…cash trade. Public comment on the levels would be provided and then implemented. USDA would also be required to develop a publicly available library of marketing contracts between packers and…
FDA Extends Comment Period for FSMA Food Traceability Rule
…has proposed a new food traceability rule to improve recordkeeping standards for manufacturers, processors, packers, and those who hold foods identified on the Food Traceability List. The list includes leafy greens, melons,…
Officials Addressing the 74 ACP Discoveries Found North of the Grapevine
…noted. “Then we’ll work with the haulers, the growers, and the packers to make sure that they all remember that tarping is required regardless of where you’re moving it to…
Beef Industry Challenges to Be Addressed Through USDA Initiatives
…from market information. USDA will be removing the word “estimated” from its daily national livestock slaughter report. “Because a majority of meat packers are included in the data collected by…
PRICE Act Looks to Improve Cattle Market Conditions
…U.S. Cattlemen’s Association. Provisions include updates to the Packer and Stockyards Act and creating opportunities for small processors and cooperatives. The bill would direct the ISDA to provide Congress with…
FDA Proposes Food Traceability Rule as Part of FSMA
…will require manufacturers, processors, packers, and those who hold foods identified on the Food Traceability List to enhance recordkeeping protocols. Records will need to be kept on critical tracking events…
CLas-Positive ACP Discovered in Riverside Commercial Grove
…packers and haulers must comply with all CDFA, county and federal regulations, including quarantines. Growers in Riverside County may contact the county agricultural commissioner’s office or the CDFA pest hotline…
Report Issued in USDA Investigation into Beef Markets
…and status of the investigation.” The report does not examine any potential violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act but does offer recommendations to help strengthen the resiliency of the…
The Western View: Earthquake Safety On The Farm
…and if not, you should hurry over to www.ready.gov/earthquakes. Farmers and packers have a bigger problem, though. A study done by the State of California shows that Agriculture is uniquely…
Call to Examine Market Concentration in the Meatpacking Industry
…processing. In this highly concentrated industry, meat packers have achieved sizeable profit margins,” the letter states. “Cattle ranchers, however, who for generations have supplied our nation’s beef, are squeezed and…
Foodservice Down, But ‘Brisk’ Fresh Avocado Market Helping
…that’s making up for restaurants limiting buying during social distancing. “We understand from the packers that retail sales are brisk and seem to off-setting some of the declines on the…
Meeting Monday to Discuss Recently Expanded HLB Quarantine Zone
…also provide compliance and mitigation information for growers, packers, and haulers. Listen to the report below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content…
USDA Looks to Strengthen Packers and Stockyards Act
…the enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. The new rule, Undue and Unreasonable Preferences and Advantages Under the Packers and Stockyards Act, is being offered as a means…
Farm System Reform Act Looks to Overhaul Animal Agriculture
…protecting family farmers and ranchers and holding corporate integrators responsible for the harm they are causing.” The legislation would strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act to address some of the…