…and deleted emails by the Egg Board CEO regarding the matter. USDA says all inappropriate conduct stopped once the review began. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Consumers Want GMO Labels
…consumers to close the gap between perceived and actual risk, but added the company will “always offer what the customer wants.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
TTIP Deal Faces Uncertain Future
…before the end of the Obama administration and several called for a pause in negotiations. No talks are scheduled beyond October. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
American Egg Board Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
…on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work and service. Eggs have played a central role in our lives especially involving traditional breakfast dishes at desayuno…
Commentary: Two Examples Demonstrate Regulatory Overreach
…farmers should get the chance to weigh in on how they’ll be affected by these new regulations. John Duarte farms in California. Recently, he decided to rotate a pasture into…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for October 7
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…
Safe Food During Power Outage
…why Marianne Gravely with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says “it’s a good idea to plan ahead.” So that you can get through the outage without losing much of…
New FSA Cooperatives Help Farmers
The USDA Farm Service Agency has a fairly new way of working with organizations to help farmers. Administrator, USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini visited California and met with a…
Pesticide Pilot Program is Twofold
…safety for farm workers and also really conveying that the agricultural commissioner’s office is there to regulate the use of pesticides and part of that is protecting farm workers,” Lauritzen…
Cargill Launching Traceable Beef Brand
…organic,” according to Cargill’s website. The company has yet to announce when the Pasture Crafted line will be available for sale. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agriculture Could Mingle into Next Presidential Debate
…the current top 30 questions mention climate change, while another addresses food security. The voting is online at Presidential Open Questions.com From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Government, States in Germany, Agree to All or Nothing GMO Ban
…industry associations before it is likely to go to the Cabinet of Germany, the chief executive body of Germany, next month. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Imports of Vietnam Rice lower on Pesticide Violations
…in July and includes the rice shipment rejections, were just over 35,600 metric tons with a value of almost $21 million. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
China Businessman Sentenced Three Years for Stealing Seed Trade Secrets
…attempt to reproduce its genetic traits. He pled guilty in January and was sentenced to three years in prison this week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….