…USAID to rapidly detect and respond to emerging viruses such as Ebola. California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System, which protects public and animal health in partnership with the…
Beef Association Names New Leader
…focus on working to ensure we are implementing NCBA’s contributions to the Industry Long Range Plan,” said Frazier. “We will also ensure that we are delivering on NCBA’s member-directed policy…
$8.5 Million Awarded to Improve Communities’ Water Sources
…and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. Find out more online at www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts….
ACP Treatment Areas Key for HLB Fight
…if he had the chance. Freeman said he would have talked with his neighbors more and put together a plan to spray their area as a whole for ACP. The…
Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
…able to explore tools and strategies to cope with challenges associated with climate change, such as drought, heat stress, excessive moisture, longer growing seasons, and changes in pest pressure. The…
Confusing Chicken Labels
…are applied to all chicken products. The modern chicken inspection system consists of examination, trimming, washing and chilling. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspectors further ensure safety by conducting…
Water Allocations Increased Again
…technologies that will make California more drought resilient. Californians have responded with unprecedented conservation efforts. To date, guided by the California Water Action Plan, the state has committed hundreds of…
Funding to Support Implementation of the FDA FSMA Produce Rule
…used to support implementation of the Produce Safety rule, which became final in November 2015 and establishes enforceable safety standards for the production and harvesting of produce on farms. Implementation…
Maple Syrup and Brain Health
…may be the key ingredient. Phenolic compounds found in plants have antioxidant effects, which enable them to capture harmful free radicals before they cause serious damage to cells. Resveratrol is…
Farmers Discuss Issues at State Capitol
…generation contracts between biomass plants and utilities are expiring, and plants are shutting down. “In Tuolumne County, we’re lucky we have an operating biomass plant, at least for now,” Crook…
Almond Board: Leaffooted Bug Monitoring
…pest management materials and non-pesticide options allow almond growers to plan an IPM program that protects not only this year’s crop, but also the long-term life of the orchard and…
Agri View: Bee Gone
…magic because of a lack of diversity in plant vegetation throughout the year. Thus, the almond fields of California need more types of crops planted that will attract bees year-round….
NCGA Disappointed with Senate Vote
…state labeling legislation will soon harm both the American families who grow food and those who buy it. Given the overwhelming scientific evidence of the safety of this technology and…
Conaway on Senate Failure to Advance GMO Labeling Legislation
…farmers and ranchers. “There are many marketing techniques available to provide consumers with information about the products they choose to purchase. Biotechnology is not an issue of safety. Therefore, government…