…by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Federal Commission for the Protection from Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS), and the National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety and Quality (SENASICA). During…
Continuing Resolution Signed, CCC To Be Replenished
President Donald Trump has signed the continuing resolution to keep the federal government funded through December 11. The Senate approved the stopgap funding measure hours before the deadline by a…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-02-20
…report from the California table Grape Industry, an update from the Federal Drug Administration on nutrition labels, and an upcoming meeting that is going virtual. Also in the interview segment,…
OpenET Project Seeks to Transform Water Management in the West
The OpenET project is a collaboration between the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Desert Research Institute (DRI), and Google. The project is centered on…
Gasoline-Powered Vehicle Sales to End by 2035 Under Executive Order
…administration believes the move would reduce GHG emissions by 35 percent. There are no projections on the impact the order will have or will cost Californians to implement. “I guess…
Stopgap Funding Bill with Farming Support Moves Forward
…Failure for the legislation to pass through the Senate and be signed by President Donald Trump will result in a government shutdown beginning October 1. “The last thing farmers and…
FDA Proposes Food Traceability Rule as Part of FSMA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new food traceability rule to improve recordkeeping standards for multiple commodities. The rule is being proposed as part of the…
Third Round of Farmers to Families Food Box Program Announced
…real trifecta, which is why we call it a win-win-win,” Secretary Perdue said in a news release. “Thanks to President Trump and his commitment to the program with the announcement…
GAO Report Details How Trade Aid Payments Were Distributed
…been critical of how the MFP payments were being dispersed. “From the start, I’ve been concerned that the Trump Administration’s trade payments have picked winners and losers and left smaller…
U.S. Tariffs on China Violate Trade Rules According to WTO
…to defend itself against unfair trade practices, and the Trump Administration will not let China use the WTO to take advantage of American workers, businesses, farmers, and ranchers.” In its…
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
…aid reflects that,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson said in a press release. “We appreciate the administration’s flexibility in adjusting CFAP to make it available to a wider…
CFAP 2 Application Window Begins September 21
…face many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Trump is once again demonstrating his commitment to ensure America’s farmers and ranchers remain in business to produce the food, fuel,…
Trump, Biden Outline Agricultural Priorities
A new look into the priorities for rural America of President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden is revealed in responses to a questionnaire distributed by the American…
Plans Outlined to Support American Producers of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department of Commerce (DOC) released a report on September 1 detailing the Trump Administration’s plan to support domestic production of perishable produce. “President…