…producers who are impacted by the new food safety guidelines established by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The grants, made available through…
California State Veterinarian Honored by USDA
…including directing the state and federal partnership to eradicate an outbreak of exotic Newcastle disease; successfully directing the response to detections of avian influenza; and consistently demonstrating an ability to…
Projects to Protect-Restore San Francisco Bay
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $4.2 million in federal grants to local, regional, and national entities for projects to restore wetlands, improve water quality and “green” the urban landscape…
California Ag Leads Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
State receives more than $22 million in federal grant funds from Farm Bill The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced funding for the 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)….
New Cuba Regulations Include Farm Equipment
New regulations regarding products from Cuba announced last week also ease restrictions on farm equipment and inputs. The Obama Administration Friday announced the new regulations that ease restrictions on products…
Profit Outlook for 2016 Still Negative
A report to the Farm Credit Administration shows an overall negative profit outlook for 2016. The Farm Credit board received a report on the 2016 profit outlook last week and…
More Than $62.5 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production
…in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. Territories. Under the Obama Administration, AMS has awarded SCBGP grants totaling $455.5 million for 6,138 projects, including those announced…
NFU Pres. Says Stage Set for Improved Agricultural Trade with Cuba
Johnson The White House’s new proposals on the Presidential Policy Directive on Cuba present a major step towards improved trade relations with Cuba. In response to the administration’s action, National…
USCA Commends USDA on Fair Practices Rules
The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) commends the recent action by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’ Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (USDA GIPSA) in submitting The Farmer Fair Practices…
Japan to Consider TPP Approval
Lawmakers in Japan are starting to discuss legislation to implement and ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). DTN reports the current administration in Japan wants to approve the trade agreement before…
USDA Moves Forward with Flawed GIPSA Rules
…“Unfortunately, once again, this Administration has disregarded producer input and moved forward with regulations that would cause irreparable harm. USDA’s opportunity for future comment is a hollow offer when they…
NPPC Concerned About Rules On Livestock Contracts
…it’s published in the Federal Register. USDA will accept public comments on the interim final rule and on the two proposed rules once they are published in the Federal Register….
NOAA Increases Odds of La Niña
The fall forecast is trending more towards the chances of a La Niña weather pattern. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) raised the chances of La Niña development this…
Domino’s Pizza Donating $1 Million to FFA
…a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organizationoperates under a federal…