…directly affect pests are called inert ingredients. Many of the 72 inert ingredients were included on the original list of 371. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Proposed Organic Livestock Farm Rules Not Guaranteed
…the National Pork Producers Council and state chapters of the American Farm Bureau are vehemently opposed to the proposed rule changes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Hormel Settles Dispute with Labor Department
…now will avoid an unnecessary distraction.” Other meatpacking companies have faced similar suits over hiring practices, including Pilgrim’s Pride and JBS. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Combs a Surprise Potential Ag Secretary Nominee
…government purchasing by making the process more efficient. Conaway says, “The federal government needs more people with that kind of expertise.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45 Percent
Storms Dent, Don’t End Drought Shasta Lake With reservoirs rising from December storms, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) today boosted its early-season estimate of next year’s State Water Project…
USDA to Measure Financial Well-Being of Dairy Farms
Beginning in January, representatives of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will visit dairy farms across the nation, as the agency begins collecting data for…
New Test Quickly Detects Red Imported Fire Ants
By Sandra Avant, USDA Agriculture Research Service A new test kit, developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists, could limit the spread of red imported fire ants. Since the…
Cost Share Opportunities for Organic Producers/Handlers
…Feb. 17, 2017. “The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and the National Organic Program look forward to this exciting opportunity to leverage the Farm Service Agency’s rural Starmer footprint to reach…
CDFA / USDA to Host Joint Summit on Healthy Soils
The public is invited to a Soils Summit hosted by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) on healthy soil and…
USDA Invests in Innovative Conservation Partnerships
…water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is investing a total of $825 million in 286…
Avian Influenza Problems Continue in Asia and UK
…farm. Threats of arrest and imprisonment are still in place to prevent the movement of poultry and eggs around the U.K. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Public Comment Period on GIPSA is Open
…are an attack on rural America for playing a large part in helping Donald Trump get elected to the White House.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Releases Local Food Marketing Survey Results
The National Ag Statistics Service released the results of its first-ever Local Food Marketing Practices Survey this week. Over 167,000 U.S. farms locally produced and sold food through direct marketing…
Panera Makes Animal Welfare Pledge for Broilers
…will continue to be a catalyst for animal welfare across the industry.” The company wants these standards in place by 2024. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….