Plans Modifications to Mitigate Hazards to Non-Target Species USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently conducted the first of two field trials of a sodium nitrite toxic bait…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Japan Trade Mission
…and organizations: Alltech, Nicholasville, Ky. All Berry And Fruits, Portland, Ore. American Commodity Company, LLC, Williams, Calif. American Paint Horse Association, Fort Worth, Texas American Specialty Foods, Houston, Texas Amy’s…
Farm Bureau Applauds Senate Release of Farm Bill and Scheduled Markup
The following statement regarding release of the Senate Farm Bill may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. The Senate Agriculture Committee is scheduled to hold a…
Farm Bureau Files Brief Supporting Water Rule Opponents
The American Farm Bureau Federation, together with a broad coalition of other farm and business groups, filed a brief in support of 13 states challenging the EPA’s 2015 “Waters of…
Accurate Labels Act Introduced
Lawmakers introduced the Accurate Labels Act in the Senate Thursday, a bill that supporters say would provide American consumers nationwide with clear, accurate and meaningful nutrition information. Introduced by Republican…
USDA Announces $309 Million Investment in Rural Electric Utilities
…USDA loan to invest in smart grid projects. Farmers plans to install more than 5,800 single-phase meters and additional meter reading equipment in its west-central Iowa service area. Hazlett also…
Celebrating California Invasive Species Action Week
…plants in home gardens. Multiple activities are still scheduled for the remainder of the week. On Friday, June 8 there will be a habitat restoration and invasive plant removal event…
Almond Update: Food Quality and Safety Symposium
The Almond Board of California is helping the industry prepare for changes incorporated with the Food Safety Modernization Act. ABC is hosting their 20th Annual Food Quality and Safety Symposium…
Canada Seeking Answers Regarding U.S. Farmer Support Funds
…request through the World Trade Organization last week. Canada’s written question asked the United States to explain the U.S. Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, in which Congress lifted certain restrictions…
Court Sides Against R-CALF in COOL Dispute
…producers are harmed USDA, “makes it even clearer that the Trump Administration and Congress must act now to protect them,” by reinstating COOL. The court determined that the cattle producers…
Agri View: Trade War Threat Continues
…supply demands for pork, soybeans, and wine. Certainly, trade with Latin American countries can take up the slack. What would the United States do with 33 percent of its soybean…
USDA and FDA Announce Key Step to Advance Collaborative Efforts to Streamline Produce Safety Requirements for Farmers
…FDA announced the alignment of the USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices Audit Program (USDA H-GAP) with the requirements of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA’s) Produce Safety Rule. The…
Legislative Updates Affecting California Agriculture
There are some important legislative updates that could have an impact on growers after the California Legislature reached its fiscal deadline on May 25th addressing bills with state costs. The…
Getting Prepared for the Bovine General Order Implementation
…Management Plan will be due July 1, 2019, and operators will need to work with a Certified Nutrient Management Specialist for its development. A Farm Water Quality Plan will also…