…Education Center for Agricultural Safety picked this year’s theme as “Farm Safety Yields Real Results” for the week of September 20-25. AgriSafe will offer free webinars on tractor and roadway…
Ventura County Women In Ag
…have food, clothing, all those things. It takes a full community to achieve all those things.” Williams noted the success of the county’s industry is made up of more than…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
A new competitive grant funding initiative known as the Farm and Food Workers Relief program was recently announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The program aims to provide support for…
Development of A Statewide Pesticide Notification System Moves Forward
…safety is a paramount concern for farmers and ranchers. However, there are questions as to the necessity of a pesticide notification system that covers the state in its entirety. In…
House Ag Democrats Express Concern Regarding Biotech Trade Barriers
…agreement, China committed to predictable and consistent average timelines for regulating biotechnology products for import and agreed not to request information unnecessary for assessing the safety of a product for…
Industry Groups Weigh-In on Meat Processing Infrastructure
…a press release. “These investments are a critical component of President Biden’s Executive Order on competition and represent an important step forward in achieving a more diverse and secure food…
USDA Seeking Comments on Labeling Meat Derived from Animal Cells
The Department of Agriculture is seeking comments regarding the labeling of meat and poultry products made using cultured cells derived from animals. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-03-21
…supplies not just a problem in the U.S. and how Ventura County is prioritizing farmworker safety. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-02-21
…as September kicks off, considerations for corn silage feed when drought impacts production and federal support and spending being blamed more than market concentration for food inflation. Tune in to…
Breadfruit is Historically Significant Fruit with Many Uses
…little like a potato. Breadfruit can be found growing worldwide, used for food, medicine, boat building, and to prevent erosion of hillsides. All parts of the tree are used, and…
USDA Has Big Expectations for Agricultural Exports
…ranchers and processors are the world’s best and global demand for their products is a testament to their quality, safety and commitment to sustainability and has led to a projected…
Organic and Specialty Crop Insurance Purchases Increase Substantially
…play a pivotal role in providing fresh, local and healthful food and fiber to our nation.” Recent reports from RMA detail some of the enhancements made for insurance options for…
Specialty Crop Multi-State Program to Award $10 Million in Funding
…to state departments of agriculture to help support collaborative, multi-state projects that address issues of food safety, pests and disease, research, and marketing and promotion for specialty crops. “This program…
Western House Members Ask for FEMA Disaster Declaration
…drought could have long-term impacts on our food supply, wildlife, and the livelihoods of Americans across the Western U.S.” NBC News says the letter supports a similar request this month…