…AFBF proposes that USDA should begin purchasing dairy, beef, pork, and poultry products to be distributed in food and nutrition programs. Other suggestions include creating a voucher program through the…
American Livestock Production Sets the Standard for Environmental Impact
…U.S. producers are leading the way in environmentally friendly production. “In the U.S. – in the dairy industry particularly – there’s very efficient production systems,” said Alison Van Eenennaam, Animal…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-08-20
…soil health. We discuss the role of soil carbon in natural climate solutions and talk about the importance of agriculturists communicating with consumers about the food and farming industry. Tune…
$5 Billion in Relief Sought for Produce Market Stabilization Program
…from unpaid or partially paid invoices for produce. Licensed dealers would be eligible for assistance to cover actual economic losses suffered because of the shutdown of the foodservice sector or…
Spring Cattle Work Calls for COVID-19 Precautions
…emptied of food and other day-to-day necessities as people have stockpiled these essentials. Bob Moller, a rancher in Shasta County, recalled this was similar to the grocery stores in 1945,…
On-Farm Trial Looks at Holistic Impact of Soil Health Practices
…systems. The East Stanislaus Resource Conservation District (ESRCD) was among the first recipients of funding support through the On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials under the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program and…
Dozens of Ag Groups Ask for Regulatory Pause During Pandemic
…prohibits our ability to participate fully and provide meaningful input as our priorities have shifted toward the care and availability of our workforce, and the tightening logistics around getting food…
FDA Temporarily Suspends Routine Facility Inspections
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended routine facility inspections on a temporary basis to limit unnecessary exposure during heightened coronavirus concerns in the U.S. The announcement came…
Trade Progress with China Despite Pandemic Challenges
…as we continue our ongoing bilateral discussions.” The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has made updates to the Export Library for China which demonstrates expanded access for U.S. beef,…
FCC Designates $1 Billion for Precision Agriculture
…significance of precision ag technologies in keeping the food supply chain moving with efficiency. “The ability to take today’s technology and best practices and rapidly deploy them to secure and…
March Storms Had Nominal Impact on California’s Snowpack
…historical average. The storm systems in March were just not quite enough to compensate for the driest February in California history. “On an average year, you can expect to be…
FDA Allows for Telemedicine to Meet Animal Health Needs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is continuing to make administrative changes to provide greater flexibility as the country addresses the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the effort to…
N95 Masks: ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing for Agriculture
…is almost non-existent on the farm side and even some of the larger supply companies are having a hard time fulfilling toilet paper requests.” The California Department of Food and…
Study Shows Strict Air Quality Regulations Benefit California Agriculture
…agriculture industry. The report published in Nature Food shows that reductions in pollution over the past 35 years resulted in more profitable crops for California growers. The researchers analyzed yield…