The proposal to move some regulatory authority for animal biotech to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is receiving significant support. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has been the regulating…
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
A large group of agricultural organizations and water districts are calling for more federal support to address water infrastructure. More than 200 organizations sent letters to President-elect Joe Biden and…
Webinar on Proposed Revisions to Rangeland Management Directives January 12
…RMD which govern grazing permits and allotment administration. It will be the first time in three decades that the RMD have been revised. The Forest Service will be accepting public…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Fifth Round
…Families Food Boxes will go a long way in helping American families access nutritious and healthy meals as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the President Trump’s leadership,…
Outgoing Administration, 2020 Brought Ag Innovation Progress
Several issues were addressed by the Trump administration that spread up innovation and eases restrictions. The American Seed Association (ASTA) is always at the forefront of innovation in agriculture. One…
Agreement Reaffirms Multi-Agency Commitment to Address Food Waste
A formal agreement was recently renewed between multiple federal agencies in an effort to address food waste. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and U.S….
Almond Update: Optimism for 2021, BMP Training Starts Year
…Virtual Almond Conference earlier this month. Vetter did say however that she believes the new administration will continue to advance positive progress with China and not try and start over…
Appropriations Bill Includes Support for Friant-Kern Canal Improvements
…the President and his administration prioritize and follow through with actions and projects that will deliver actual water supply benefits for the San Joaquin Valley’s communities and farms.” The estimated…
FDA Extends Comment Period for FSMA Food Traceability Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the deadline for commenting on the Food Safety Modernization Act’s traceability rule. The original comment period was set to close on…
Significant Investment in Rural Communities Seen in 2020
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) helped to provide rural areas with a substantial amount of support to strengthen rural businesses and communities. “Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump…
USDA Announces New Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology
…and ranchers the tools they need to continue to feed, clothe and fuel the world.” President Donald Trump previously issued an Executive Order calling on federal agencies to improve the…
Genetically Modified Pigs Approved for Human Consumption by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved genetically modified pigs as being safe to eat. The approval marks the first that time that an intentional genomic alteration (IGA)…
Agreement Reaffirms Multi-Agency Commitment to Address Food Waste
A formal agreement was recently renewed between multiple federal agencies in an effort to address food waste. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and…
Ag Research to Be Expanded Through Strengthened USDA-NASA Partnership
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are strengthening their longstanding partnership. A memorandum of understanding was recently signed that should lead to…