…services are also scheduled to be raised. Rate increases that were recently published in a Federal Register notice are set to take effect on October 1. Quality and condition inspection…
Groups React to Chlorpyrifos Ban
…most abundant food supply in the world even more difficult. “California farmers are resilient, but the long-term viability of our farms in California depends on proper support from the Administration…
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”…
Organic Certification Cost Aid Continues With New Farm Bill
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for federal funds to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic certification through the Organic…
Chinese Trade Deal Would Immediately Impact Agriculture
…after the announcement that the Trump administration is not planning for another round of aid payments for farmers. “As these trade negotiations go longer and prices remain low, we will…
EPA: Glyphosate Products ‘No Risks to Public Health’
…coincide with the conclusions of other scientific reviews from several other countries, as well as other federal agencies. “EPA has found no risks to public health from the current registered…
USDA APHIS Launches Interactive Map to Help Livestock Producers
…for obtaining premises identification numbers (PIN) and location identifiers (LID) within livestock producers’ respective States. Federal PINs or state specific LIDs are unique codes permanently assigned to a physical location….
NCBA Welcomes Legislation Aimed to Help Livestock Haulers
Pinterest The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the introduction of legislation in the U.S. Senate aimed at reforming federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules in a way that ensures…
Report Released on Rural Broadband and Benefits of Next Generation Precision Agriculture
…presented the Task Force’s findings to President Trump. These findings included 31 recommendations to align the federal government with state, local and tribal governments to take advantage of opportunities that…
LGMA Adopts New Water Rules for Leafy Greens
…increased safety protocol comes after romaine lettuce contaminated with E. coli sickened nearly 300 people last year. Investigations conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that the outbreaks…
Deadline Extended for Producers to Certify 2018 Crop Production for MFP Payments
…while the Administration works on free, fair and reciprocal trade deals to open more markets to help American farmers compete globally. To date, more than $8.3 billion has been paid…
Additional Funding Available for Two Air Quality Incentive Programs
…local, state, or federal agencies for equipment intended to be replaced are ineligible to apply for the District program for that particular piece of equipment. Through a combined public and…
USDA Opens Application Portal for New ReConnect Rural Broadband Infrastructure Program
…follows: May 31, 2019, for projects seeking federal funds from the grants-only package; June 21, 2019, for projects seeking a combination of federal loans and grants; and July 12, 2019,…
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…