…record warming going on in terms of statewide average temperatures. That’s what the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s climate prediction center calls for in it’s forecast going into our next…
Agri View: Food Label
…new label will make it easier for consumers to make better informed food choices. FDA published the final rules in the Federal Register on May 27, 2016. Highlights of the…
NMPF Endorses Legislation
…undergoing efforts to comply with federal orders. Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of NMPF The new measure comes in response to a federal court ruling last year in lawsuits brought…
Foodkeeper App Improved
…grilling season, USDA is recognizing improvements made to the U.S. food safety system during the Obama Administration, which are some of the most significant updates made since the 1950s. USDA’s…
Agri View: Money Crops
…ERS market outlook program with data collected by different Federal and international statistical agencies to facilitate analyses of economic performance over time and across domestic and foreign markets. Currently, data…
CA Water Agencies File Suit Against Reclamation
The San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority and Westlands Water District filed a lawsuit in federal court to compel the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to examine the effectiveness of the…
Drone Rules Ease Concerns, Should Increase Ownership
…Concerns, Should Increase Ownership The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) small drone rules will make it easier to operate an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in August. All Drone Solutions Owner Mark…
Senate Passes GMO Labeling Legislation
…Mandatory disclosure only applies to products which are inspected by FDA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, unless the first ingredient in that product is beef. If the…
NMPF on Biotech Labeling Amendment
…worldwide. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have all reaffirmed their long-standing recognition of the safety of the technology….
Senate to Vote on GMO Bill
…Agriculture assessment that responds to detractors arguments against the bill. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration released a report, at lawmakers’ request, that found the bill is full of…
Canada Proposes Stronger Rules for Antimicrobial Drugs
…on Canada’s healthcare system, global trade, agriculture, environment and health sectors. The proposed changes would restrict the importation of certain veterinary drugs, require drug manufacturers to follow stricter rules, require…
Tools to Help Dairy Farmers
…new materials to assist dairy producers considering enrollment in the third year of the federal dairy safety net program. The enrollment period officially opened July 1 and ends September 30,…
Drone Data Becomes Cheaper with FAA Rules
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) rules for small drones are out. The rules will become law in August and the biggest change producers should see is a reduced cost for…
Every Kid In A Park
…up on This Land of Ours. Every Kid In A Park Every Kid In A Park Free Access to Federal Lands and Waters for 4th Graders and Their Guests Family…