…the year 2018, concerns regarding FDA guidance on animal genomics, farmers not dumping fertilizer blindly on crops and another episode of Voices of the Valley. Tune in to the show…
Industry Concerned with FDA Oversight of Animal Genomics
Industry members are pushing for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assume regulatory oversight from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when it comes to animal genomics. In…
Biotech Executive Order Vital for U.S. Agriculture-Industry Reaction
…realize the potential of these innovations, plant breeders need clarity and consistency around plant breeding policy, both domestically and internationally. This includes ensuring that USDA, FDA and EPA are coordinated…
Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Biotech EO
…technology. Together, USDA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have a Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology and regulates these products for human,…
USDA Releases Baseline Data on Antimicrobial Use by Beef and Swine Operations
…a baseline for how livestock producers used antimicrobials prior to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule change in January 2017, which makes two important changes to how antimicrobial…
Cattle Industry’s Beef Quality Assurance Program Develops, Distributes Extensive National Manual
…and safe; their management has met FDA, USDA and EPA standards; they meet quality requirements throughout the production system; and are produced using animal well-being, worker safety, and environmentally-sound production…
FDA Must Step in To End Fake-Butter Proliferation
…That makes it crucial for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to stop vegan shenanigans before fake products make federal standards of identity for established terms such as “butter”…
Why You Should Consider Growing St. John’s Wort
…the FDA to treat anxiety and depression, the herb is a popular alternative to prescription drugs. St. John’s Wort has been used for centuries, both for its healing benefits and its…
Legislation to Bring Cell-Cultured Meat Products Under USDA Jurisdiction
…Poultry Regulation Act of 2019 would codify the responsibilities of the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over food products that are…
Almond Update: Industry Standards Led to Produce Safety Rule Discretion
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced an enforcement discretion policy for certain crops under the requirements of the Produce Safety Rule portion of the Food Safety Modernization Act…
Industry Members Urge Congress to Support Dairy Pride Act
…FDA regulations, however enforcement on the issue has been lacking. “This legislation would not change the FDA’s existing standards, all it would do is compel the FDA to enforce those…
Seed Industry Storms the Hill
…are the same or indistinguishable from varieties developed through more traditional methods, they should not be treated differently from a regulatory perspective. It is critical that USDA, EPA and FDA…
FDA Announces Enforcement Discretion of the Produce Safety Rule
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced an enforcement discretion policy for certain crops under the requirements of the Produce Safety Rule portion of the Food Safety Modernization Act…
Formal Lab-Grown Fake Meat Agreement is “What Consumers Deserve”
…Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on lab-grown fake meat oversight: “The formal agreement announced today (03-07-19) solidifies USDA’s lead oversight role in the production and labeling of lab-grown fake meat…