…products. Following amendments made to the 2008 farm bill to address questions of workability regarding the original statute, the Department of Agriculture finalized implementing regulations in 2009. In a recently…
Legislation Introduced in House to Repeal COOL
After over a decade and two administrations failing to successfully implement the rule, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Conaway (R-Texas) introduced legislation (H.R. 2393) to repeal Country of Origin Labeling. Originally…
Best Jobs for Grads = Agriculture, Part 2
In this, the second part of the two part series on grad jobs in agriculture, Cathy Isom answers why it pays to have a higher education in Agriculture. Best Jobs…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
CDFA Announces 2015 Funding For The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) begins accepting applications today, May 18, 2015, for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), authorized by emergency drought legislation (Assembly…
The California Kitchen: Chipotle Cherry Glazed Breast
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing chipotle cherry glazed breast with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 4 Duck Breast Scored at a 45…
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
Targeted drought funding builds on substantial drought relief efforts Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new, targeted investments by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to help farmers and ranchers…
NCBA President: Next Step is Retaliation
…rule and supports legislation to repeal COOL before retaliation is awarded. Canada has released detailed proposed targets for retaliatory tariffs by state here. Read the House Agriculture Committee announcement here….
WTO Rules against U.S.’ Country of Origin Labeling Requirements
From the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture: Today, the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Appellate Body ruled against the United States’ Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) requirements for meat, upholding the…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in City of Bakersfield, Kern County
Adult Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama. Photograph by Douglas L. Caldwell, University of Florida. The Kern County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture…
CDFA Announces Vacancies On The Fertilizer Research and Education Program’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing three vacancies on the Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP)’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee. This subcommittee reviews and recommends fertilizer research and…
Best Jobs for Grads = Agriculture, Part 1
In this, the first part of a two part series, Cathy Isom checks out the career field in demand for college grads. Best Jobs for Grads…
Bushy Top Bacteria Found in Other Plants
…plants. Fichtner added that it’s challenging to research a disease like this. Most of the time when new plant health problems start popping up in California, researchers can draw on…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review May 15
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, Ag leaders on food loss and…