Rep. K. Michael Conaway (R-TX), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act by a…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
Bob Stallman “Congress stood with farmers and ranchers today in supporting innovation that helps the environment and keeps food prices down for everyone. The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act…
Food Labeling Act H.R. 1599 Passes House Vote
…establish a certification process through USDA for foods labeled as non-GMO and prevent states from requiring the labeling of food with genetically modified ingredients. The American Farm Bureau Federation supports…
Four HLB Trees in San Gabriel, Quarantine Declared
…has been added to the existing HLB quarantine in the Hacienda Heights area following the detection of the citrus disease also known as citrus greening. The California Department of Food…
Almond Orchard Sustainability Lifecycle Study Highlights Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Provides Baseline for Future Goals
…irrigation and more than 70 percent of almond orchards are using efficient micro-irrigation systems to conserve water. Advanced production practices over the past 20 years have helped almond growers improve…
Almond Board: Stockpile Management for Food Safety and Quality Control
…critical part of almond food safety practices and quality control. Bob Curtis, associate director for Agricultural Affairs at the Almond Board, says growers or handlers need to be aware of…
Residential Citrus Tree Concerns Remain
The three huanglongbing (HLB) finds in California to date are in a close radius amongst a huge residential area. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) says residential trees…
Westlands Statement on Passage of H.R. 2898
Today’s passage of H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015, is a positive step in the enactment of legislation that will bring common sense to…
Combating Food Myths with Science
Today Cathy Isom helps us figure out what’s a myth about food or actual science. Food Myth or Science…
Agri View: Pretty Food
Everett Griner talks about a new fad invading organic farming in today’s Agri View. Pretty Food…
Rep. Valadao Delivers Remarks on Water Bill H.R. 2898
On Wednesday, July 15, 2015, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) delivered remarks on the House Floor regarding H.R. 2898; the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015. The…
USDA Announces Three New Centers of Excellence with a Consortium of 1890 Colleges and Universities
…the nation’s need in the areas of international engagement and global food security to increase international cooperation, trade and development. Secretary Vilsack said USDA would provide additional related funding through…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Passage of House Water Legislation
…Federation. CFBF President Paul Wenger thanked California representatives who carried the Western Water and American Food Security Act by Rep. David Valadao, R-Hanford, and encouraged the Senate to act soon….
Regenis Application Wins Dairy Digester Grant in CA
California Department of Food and Agriculture announced the AgPower Visalia, LLC project in Tulare Co. has been awarded a three million dollar dairy digester research and development grant yesterday. The…