…been in decades. While the agriculture community still faces challenges, the Trump economy is creating new opportunities for all Americans to thrive,” said Secretary Perdue. “President Trump’s budget is fiscally…
Optimism for the Future of American Cotton in China
…the increased tariffs were reported to be a mainstay concern for the Trump Administration. “As you know well, you can’t talk to the President about trade without having the farmers…
Formal Lab-Grown Fake Meat Agreement is “What Consumers Deserve”
…Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on lab-grown fake meat oversight: “The formal agreement announced today (03-07-19) solidifies USDA’s lead oversight role in the production and labeling of lab-grown fake meat…
USDA and FDA Announce a Formal Agreement to Regulate Cell-Cultured Food Products from Cell Lines of Livestock and Poultry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a formal…
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Resigns
…and indeed, across the world,” Gottlieb said in his letter to colleagues. Several administration officials commended Gottlieb for his work as FDA Commissioner, including President Donald Trump. “Scott Gottlieb, who…
Over $100 Million Cut from Available Ag Equipment Replacement Funds
…Program offered by the California Air Resources Control Board (CARB). “Right now, that’s a priority. We’re working with budget committee members, working with the administration to get that increased before…
President Trump Announces Tariff Deadline Extension
President Donald Trump recently announced a tariff deadline extension for imports coming from China amidst ongoing trade discussions. March 1 had originally been the deadline for further escalation of tariffs…
Satellites Can Monitor Evapotranspiration Down To A Quarter-Acre
Satellites can tell a grower how much water to use on their crop. National Aeronautical and Space Administration satellites continuously monitor several aspects of our planet. “We have 19 satellites orbiting…
AgSafe Annual Conference Coming Up Next Week
…number of our regulatory leaders will be there to speak to us about what their enforcement priorities are for the coming year and given an administration change at the state…
Romaine Lettuce Outbreak Report Confirms One Source, Others Undetermined
The Federal Drug Administration made their romaine lettuce investigation records public this week, confirming only one source of the E. coli outbreak was identified. In December, the FDA identified a…
FDA Releases New Guidance for Product Recalls
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced new plans as to how the agency will address public notifications regarding product recalls moving forward. The FDA issued final guidance…
Secretary Perdue on the American Broadband Initiative Milestones Report
…Rural Prosperity to President Trump at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. The report showed how broadband e-connectivity is essential for achieving rural prosperity in the 21st Century, and it has guided…
Almonds Get $6 Million in Trade Promotion Funding
…economic revenue and directly adds more than $11 billion to the size of the state’s total economy. President Donald J. Trump authorized up to $12 billion in programs to provide…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-07-19
…reactions to President Trump’s State of the Union address and all the many ways to plan your visit to the 2019 World Ag Expo. Also in the show, almond growers…