…existing low pathogenic avian influenza program. In the final rule, USDA addressed concerns about the interim rule raised by stakeholders, including whether self-certification of biosecurity was adequate. As a result,…
USDA Adds New Tools, Resources to Farmers.gov to Aid Producers
…transactions and a disaster assistance discovery tool. The discovery tool walks producers through five questions to help them identify personalized results of what USDA disaster assistance programs meet their needs….
NCBA Calls R-CALF Effort an Attack on Beef Checkoff
…an attempt to broaden the damage they have caused in Montana.” NCBA says the Beef Checkoff program carries out necessary demand-building programs on behalf of the industry, adding that R-CALF…
Farming Groups Call for Swift Farm Bill Passage
…certainty that the farm bill provides to maintain the food security that all Americans want and need. It is more important than ever that Congress get the job done.” “Family…
Global Food Prices Decline
Global food prices declined in July, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The Monthly Food Price Index averaged 168.8 points in July 2018, down 6.5…
FDA to Consider Organic Labeling Claims
…claims in the food industry. The editorial squared off at Whole Foods, saying the grocer makes claims that organic farms do not use “toxic or persistent pesticides,” while many pesticides…
Coalition Pushing for COOL in NAFTA for Beef and Pork
…R-CALF, says in a news release that reinstatement of COOL labeling will help U.S. consumers “to find safer food alternatives and will also help to boost domestic agriculture.” R-CALF points…
USDA Announces Further Reorganization
…service, strengthen offices and programs, and save taxpayer dollars.” As per the announcement, The Economic Research Service, currently under USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics mission area, will realign with the…
Assessing Carr Fire Damage, Local Bees Affected
…He also encouraged folks who have been impacted to check with their local farm service agency regarding programs that provide resources and emergency assistance. Listen to the full interview below….
Deadline Approaches for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…for enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. “Any agricultural producer that has eligible land should review the benefits of this program,” said Fordyce. “It…
Celebrating National Goat Cheese Month
…Most goat cheeses are at their peaks in August and many dairy goats have wild berries and fresh herbs in their summer diets. The more food choices the animals have,…
U.S. Poultry Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…assurances on the safety of U.S. poultry. More details on requirements for exporting to Morocco are available from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Export Library at: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/international-affairs/exporting-products/export-library-requirements-by-country/Morocco. Source:…
USDA Invests $345.5 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure to Improve Service
…rural areas.” USDA is making the investments through the Electric Infrastructure Loan Program. This program helps finance generation, transmission and distribution projects; system improvements; and energy conservation projects in communities…
Limited Benefits of Tariff Relief Funds for California Producers
…package contains three programs designed to bridge the gap in the market caused by recent tariff increases. The financial support is appreciated by the industry; however, the programs were primarily…