…Biden transition team makes preparations for the incoming administration. Some of the contenders for the position include Representative Marcia Fudge of Ohio, Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, California Agriculture Secretary…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering what a Biden Administration’s environmental plan could mean for…
FDA Extends Comment Period for Food Safety Rule Exemption
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the comment period for provisions of the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule. The FDA initially issued a request for information…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering what a Biden Administration’s environmental plan could mean for…
Biden Transition Team Performing Agency Reviews of USDA and EPA
…been made available online. Former USDA Undersecretary Robert Bonnie is leading the Biden transition team in its review of USDA. The USDA team will also review the Farm Credit Administration…
FDA Reviews Rollout of New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently provided a progress report on the rollout of the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint. FDA hosted a webinar in October…
Federal Officials Moving Forward on Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
…water conveyance system. The move comes after the Trump Administration invested nearly $5 million to begin working on the Friant Kern Canal Project. Areas of the canal have been subsiding…
Major Romain Lettuce Producer Recalls Product Voluntarily
…October 15 or 16 and with a UPC number 0-27918-20314-9 should be thrown away. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) is supporting the voluntary recall and is investigating the incident. They…
ACE Act Officially Signed into Law by President Trump
President Donald Trump recently signed America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act into law. The legislation will help to address several challenges that ranchers face in regard to wildlife. Senators John Barrasso…
Week in Review: H-2A Wages Stabilized and Cooling Weather Helps Citrus
…The 2020 rice harvest has wrapped up in California and reports indicate a good year for the industry. President Donald Trump recently signed into law a bill to reauthorize the…
H-2A Labor Rates Stay the Same Through 2022
…a press release stating, “We applaud the Administration for taking this preliminary step toward AEWR rationality. However, rules are subject to the whims of the administration in office. They cannot…
Amended Nutria Eradication and Control Act Signed into Law
President Donald Trump recently signed into law a bill to reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003. The bill will provide federal assistance for states dealing with nutria…
H-2A Wages to Remain Stable Over the Next Two Years
…to bring a level of stability to the overall cost of farm labor. “This rule shows once again President Trump’s commitment to America’s farmers by delivering lower costs when they…
Housing for the Harvest Program Continues to Expand
…organizations in the administration of the program. “Housing for the Harvest is an essential tool to help protect the health of our agricultural workers, their families and local communities, as…