The final food traceability rule has been released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods establishes additional requirements under the…
Safe Handling of Flour
We talk a lot about food safety when it comes to things like poultry, but how about flour? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The holiday season to…
Week in Review: New 1,3-D Rules Proposed & Better Enforcement of FIFRA
…over pesticide products. A big emphasis has been put on data sharing and collaboration as a means to address issues of food safety. Get all of the latest agricultural headlines…
Proposed WIC Change Would Decrease Access to Dairy Products
A proposed change to WIC could mean less dairy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)…
NFU Releases 2022 Farmer’s Share of Thanksgiving Food Dollar
…food costs continue to go up and up, but the share of the farmer’s share of the food dollar remains low.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program…
Black Sea Grain Deal Extended
The Black Sea Grain deal, a global food lifeline and key for world fertilizer supplies is being extended for several more months. The grain initiative was set to expire last…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Doubles Participation from Last Year
…effort, ABC will again be hosting a Soil Summit next year in Tulare. Listen to Lewis’ interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Avoid Foodborne Illness this Thanksgiving
Staying food-safe this Thanksgiving. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds us all that it’s important to remember the steps to food…
American Lamb Board Sustainability Report
…of metrics, which considers the diversity of how sheep are raised and marketed. MSU gathered production data from multiple sources and calculated GHG emissions from 5 different sheep production systems…
USDA Continues Investments to Support Beginning Farmers
…education and training. The investment is part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BRDDP), which supports three types of projects. “Investing…
Data Sharing a Critical Component to Improving Food Safety
A big emphasis has been put on data sharing and collaboration as a means to address issues of food safety. California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) CEO Tim York said…
Disability Status Can Affect Food Security Among U.S. Households
What households have a higher rate of food insecurity? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In 2021, households that included an adult with disabilities reported higher food insecurity…
Week in Review: Walnut Marketing Order Changes & Rail Strike Threat Pushed to December
…assessment rate for California producers has recently been announced by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every week….
Farm Groups Urge Congress to Better Enforce FIFRA Labeling Parameters
…food prices for families amidst record-high inflation,” the organizations explain. “Growers and users need reaffirmation from Congress that states have every right to build on the federal government’s baseline regulations…