The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded an onion recall due to potential Salmonella contamination. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicated that as of August…
FDA Announces New Protocol for Preharvest Agricultural Water Treatments
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a new procedure for developing antimicrobial treatments for preharvest agricultural water. The new protocol has been shaped through a collaboration with…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…Bachie accepted a job at a university teaching network administration and came to the U.S., where he earned a Ph.D. in biological sciences at UC Riverside, “Americanizing not only myself,…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…to prioritize our Nation’s farmers, ranchers, workers and families through this robust new Farmers to Families Food Box Program,” said Advisor to the President, Ivanka Trump. You may view the…
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
…our nation’s farms and ranches hanging on through this crisis. “We look forward to continuing our work with Congress and the Administration to protect the well-being of our critical workforce,…
New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint Released by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently unveiled the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint. The initiative will be used as a basis for shaping food safety measures…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
…Drug Administration and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission The bill authorizes $23.98 billion in total discretionary spending, an increase of two percent from 2020 spending levels. “Our bill touches every…
USDA Streamlines Process for Rural Investment
…of President Trump, USDA is committed to cutting red tape and enhancing customer service so we can be a better partner to America’s rural leaders in building prosperity,” U.S. Secretary…
USMCA First Ever Trade Deal to Include Environmental Provisions
…Wheeler said, “The Trump administration views this new pact as an opportunity within the confines of a trade agreement to improve the environmental standards of trading partners.” He added, “in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-08-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including words from President Trump to American farmers and ranchers,…
President Trump Address To Farmers and Ranchers
In an exclusive address to the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, President Donald Trump speaks to American farmers and ranchers. He talks about the many trade negotiations he and his…
China Imposes Coronavirus Restrictions on Food Products
…are aware that the Trump Administration has objected to China’s actions and request that the administration continue to pressure the Chinese government until it reverses this ill-timed and scientifically indefensible…
Meat Industry Undergoing Significant Antitrust Scrutiny
…evident amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Several lawmakers, state attorneys general, and President Donald Trump all pointed to a need for more oversight in the beef industry, calling for an investigation…
USTR Eases USMCA Concerns: ‘We’re Ready to Go’
…a state-to-state dispute settlement system. We have committees, we have ways for congressional involvement and the administration will follow through to the extent there are violations.” About the Author Brian…