…record warming going on in terms of statewide average temperatures. That’s what the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s climate prediction center calls for in it’s forecast going into our next…
Foodkeeper App Improved
…grilling season, USDA is recognizing improvements made to the U.S. food safety system during the Obama Administration, which are some of the most significant updates made since the 1950s. USDA’s…
Drone Rules Ease Concerns, Should Increase Ownership
…Concerns, Should Increase Ownership The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) small drone rules will make it easier to operate an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in August. All Drone Solutions Owner Mark…
NMPF on Biotech Labeling Amendment
…worldwide. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have all reaffirmed their long-standing recognition of the safety of the technology….
Senate to Vote on GMO Bill
…Agriculture assessment that responds to detractors arguments against the bill. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration released a report, at lawmakers’ request, that found the bill is full of…
Drone Data Becomes Cheaper with FAA Rules
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) rules for small drones are out. The rules will become law in August and the biggest change producers should see is a reduced cost for…
Dairy Export Access Undermining Costs Industry
…Administration’s attention to the harmful impact on U.S. dairy exports caused by Canada’s continual erection of nontariff trade barriers. The two organizations underscored the importance of high-level discussions this week…
Farm/Food Groups Urging Passage of Biotech Food Labeling Legislation
…worldwide. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have all reaffirmed their long-standing recognition of the safety of the technology….
Proposals Could Further Limit Water Flows
…the national fisheries agencies and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),” Wade says. “NOAA, we understand, is considering withholding water in Shasta for cold-water temperature control for salmon in…
Agri View: GMO Law
…be labeled. For years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been telling the public that eating food that contain GMOs is safe, but it hasn’t stop many people…
FAA Rules Clear Runway for Small Drones
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the long-awaited operating rules for unmanned aerial systems. Thousands of special permissions have been granted while the administration formed these standards. The FAA rules…
Western View: Yet Another National Monument?
…and land development is severely restricted and eventually the cattlemen are out of business. If President Obama creates this National Monument, it would be the 20th such monument his administration…
Petition to Legalize Industrial Hemp
The Hemp Industries Association, along with the Kentucky Hemp Industry Council filed a petition Wednesday to legalize industrial hemp. The petition was filed with the Drug Enforcement Administration to remove…
Trump Talks California Agriculture
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump visited California and talked issues that face California agriculture. Sabrina Hill reports. Trump Talks California Agriculture At his stop in Fresno, he met with a…