…tree nuts. Under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act, since 2006 all labels must list ingredients that may cause an allergic reaction. A significant portion of food recalls…
Why is the EPA Suing John Duarte for Plowing his Land?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ignored decades of established law when it told John Duarte to stop plowing his land. Duarte didn’t back down and is now in the fight…
Stallman Ready to Pass the Gavel – #AFBF16
…to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest, flawed water policies was not yet over. “You know, if we’re going to let the federal government dictate where we can and cannot…
Stallman to Farmers and Ranchers: Stand Up and Be Counted
…the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest, flawed water policies was not yet over. “You know, if we’re going to let the federal government dictate where we can and cannot farm—or cut…
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
…different state agencies, including CDFA and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. SALC supports the protection and management of California’s agricultural lands through planning and permanent protection of farm…
Citrus Industry This Week: Cold Protection; HLB Test; Center Dedication
…as a discussion with Rick Lusher on new developments for cold protection. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine….
New Dietary Guidelines Released by USDA and HHS
…was composed of prestigious researchers in the fields of nutrition, health, and medicine, and by consideration of public and federal agency comments. Since 1980, HHS and USDA have shared a…
Farmer Drone Rules
…Online system. Before the FAA grants an agency access to COA Online, the agency (or proponent) will be asked to provide the FAA with a “declaration letter” from the city,…
Vilsack Urges Congress to Pass Wildfire Funding Fix
…especially hard hit. While the West saw the brunt of the fires, it is agency resources across the country-from New York to Arkansas to Florida-that feel the brunt of a…
Dairy Digesters Beneficial to Control Greenhouse Gasses
…via the California Department of Food and Agriculture-administered Dairy Digester Research and Development Program, will be constructed in disadvantaged communities and provide economic and environmental benefits to those communities. Read…
Agri View: Migrant Trends
…the stage for farm workers’ lack of voice, agency and advocacy – in essence it creates their invisibility. The Changing Face of Immigrants As we continue to grow as a…
Huanglongbing Test Not Ineffective
…the world. HLB affects almost all citrus cultivars, and causes substantial economic and environmental losses to the citrus industry as well as backyard citrus by shortening the life of trees…
Agriculture Graduate Shortage
…essential to our ability to address the U.S. priorities of food security, sustainable energy, and environmental quality. Graduates in these professional specialties not only are expected to provide answers and…
NFU Recognizes Women in Agriculture
…many issues important to them, including child nutrition, environmental stewardship and the historic fight for full voting rights for women. “For years, women have found a home in Farmers Union…
