…a new date of February 6th, 2017, to complete the investigation into the merger. However, those familiar with the investigation warm the deadline could still be extended. Dow and DuPont…
Livestock Sales Bill Clears Senate, Heads to White House
…It would amend the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921 to ensure that the law’s protections are extended to online or video livestock auctions. The bill would also ensure modern…
USDA GMO Labeling Study Waiting on Funding
…labeling bill passed by Congress this summer. Congress also set a deadline of two years for the study and the GMO labeling rules that USDA must craft. Vilsack said “it’s…
Funding for 2016 “CalAgPlate” Grant Program
…state-adopted Agricultural Education Programs (Education Code Section 52450-52454), government agencies, and non-profit organizations that administer agricultural education programs. The application deadline is October 21, 2016. For further information and grant…
Talk of a 2017 Farm Bill?
…regular deadline for a new Farm Bill set for September of 2018. House Ag Committee ranking member Collin Peterson said it’s something that may have to happen. Peterson said if…
USDA Extends Comment Period on Proposal to Amend Horse Protection Regulations
…this extension will be posted in the Federal Register in the coming days. APHIS will carefully review and consider all comments received before the close of the extended comment period….
APHIS Seeks Comments on Treatment Evaluation Document
…Australia, namely lemons, oranges, tangerines, and tangors to meet the U.S. entry requirements. APHIS will carefully consider all comments received by the deadline, November 15, 2016, and then make its…
World Dairy Expo® Introduces New Category to Youth Fitting Contest
…the same as previous years and is scheduled for Thursday, October 6, beginning at 6 p.m. – or following the conclusion of the day’s Breed Shows. The registration deadline for…
European Union Suspends Dow DuPont Merger Review
The European Union’s antitrust regulator said the deadline for a review into the proposed Dow DuPont merger has been suspended because the companies have yet to turn in the required…
Project Aids Food Supply for Delta Smelt
…Bypass and then returning it to the Sacramento River for other uses. “Acting on a scientific hunch with cooperation that extended deep into the Sacramento Valley, we moved quickly to…
Labor Day Grilling Safety
…2002, the toll-free Hotline extended its service to callers whose first language is Spanish. By touching the appropriate number at the prompt, callers will be connected to a Spanish-speaking food…
Delta Smelt Strategy Shows Promising Results
…smelt survive this year and reproduce. “Acting on a scientific hunch with cooperation that extended deep into the Sacramento Valley, we moved quickly to see if we could boost the…
Making it Easier to Donate Excess Food
…to donate food to the needy and get a tax credit in return. The state has extended a tax incentive for farmers who donate food to food banks, and made…
Co-ops and Ag Retailers Face Economic Challenges
…are growing and so are their challenges, according to a new report from CoBank. After an extended run of impressive financial performances, retailers are adjusting to a tougher economic environment…