Dairy industry groups have expressed concern about the latest proposal for labeling plant-based milk alternatives. A draft guidance was recently issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The…
FMI Encourages FDA to Refine Healthy Definition
The Food Industry Association (FMI) recently submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency’s proposed rule to update the definition of the term “healthy.” The FDA…
No Plant-Based Covid Vaccine
…vaccine has withered on the vine. Medicago, the Quebec City, Canada drug manufacturer has announced that it is closing down operations. While Health Canada has approved Medicago’s plant-based vaccine, the…
Conservation Reserve Program General Signup Opens February 27
…Director in California Blong Xiong said in a press release. “Under this administration, we have made several updates to the program to increase producer interest and enrollment, strengthen the climate…
Census of Agriculture Accepted by USDA Through Spring
…and personal visits. Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to complete their ag census online at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail as soon as possible. Federal law mandates that everyone who received the 2022…
EPA Proposes Changes to Agricultural Worker Protection Standard
There could soon be changes to certain agricultural pesticide use rules, as the Biden administration seeks to change some adjustments made in 2020. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced…
Details of Climate-Smart Agriculture Investments from IRA
…program here. IRA Funding for Climate-Smart Agriculture Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Inflation Reduction Act Funding for Climate-Smart Agriculture Nationwide This additional funding will provide direct climate mitigation benefits and…
Week in Review: Flooding Delays Monterey Production & Lawmakers Call for Avian Flu Action
…U.S. Department of Agriculture expedite mitigation efforts. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced its intention to make significant changes to its food safety and nutrition division. National Cattlemen’s…
House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs
…delivering certainty and prosperity to American agriculture and its entire value chain. We will serve as a check on the Administration’s regulatory attacks and advance policy to strengthen rural communities….
Significant FDA Structural Changes on the Horizon
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its intention to make significant changes to its food safety and nutrition division. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf describes the FDA structural…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Details 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
…the specialty crop industry through proportional and adequate farm bill resources is also a central aspect of SCFBA priorities. SCFBA also encourages sustained federal investment into research to ensure the…
Another USMCA Dispute Panel Sought Due to Canadian Dairy Policies
…the USMCA,” Ambassador Katherine Tai said in a news release. “Canada made commitments to the United States in the USMCA, and the Biden-Harris Administration is ensuring that they honor those…
Two Top Ag and Food Safety Officials Stepping Down
…Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In a statement, Bronaugh explained that she looks forward to spending more time with her family. Bronaugh had been confirmed for the position in May…
2022 Census of Agriculture Due Soon
…ag census provides a complete account of the nation’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them. Responding to the Census of Agriculture is required by federal law under…