…government leaders seeking to expand export opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products. McKinney “Japan is already a top market for U.S. farm and food products, but there are many…
FMD Language In Senate Agriculture Panel’s Farm Bill
…sheep; it is not a food safety or human health threat. Although the disease was last detected in the United States in 1929, it is endemic in many parts of…
USDA Announces $309 Million Investment in Rural Electric Utilities
…This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov….
Bayer Closes Monsanto Acquisition
…because we will be even better placed to help the world’s farmers grow more healthy and affordable food in a sustainable manner. As a leading innovation engine in agriculture, we…
Celebrating California Invasive Species Action Week
…combating invasive species. The California Department of Food and Agriculture frequently collaborates with other state and federal agencies to manage infestations and prevent further invasive species from becoming established in…
Almond Update: Food Quality and Safety Symposium
The Almond Board of California is helping the industry prepare for changes incorporated with the Food Safety Modernization Act. ABC is hosting their 20th Annual Food Quality and Safety Symposium…
More Than 20,000 Dairy Farms Have Signed up for MPP
…“did not provide a meaningful safety net,” according to the National Milk Producers Federation at the time. Northey says USDA has already sent about $19 million in checks to producers…
USDA and FDA Announce Key Step to Advance Collaborative Efforts to Streamline Produce Safety Requirements for Farmers
As part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing effort to make the oversight of food safety stronger and more efficient, USDA and…
Legislative Updates Affecting California Agriculture
…water that have now moved on to be heard by the Senate. AB 2371 compels the Secretary of the Department of Food and Agriculture to establish rules to require plants…
Agri View: Farm Bill Debate Goes On
Everett Griner takes a look at a section of the 2018 Farm Bill causing much debate. Everett talks about the food assistance programs in today’s Agri View. The next Farm…
Margin Protection Program for Dairy Enrollment Deadline June 8
…much needed safety net for dairy producers, and signup will continue until Friday, June 8, 2018, for them to elect coverage. All dairy operations must make new coverage elections for…
Celebrating National Cheese Day
…Land of Ours. June 4th is National Cheese Day. There are many food holidays that are dedicated to dishes with cheese. Today we honor only cheese. It’s an ancient food…
Pest Prevention Programs Allowed to Continue
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will now be allowed to continue its pest prevention programs. California’s Third District Court of Appeal has granted a stay of a…
Whole Foods Delays Mandatory GMO Labeling
…for Whole Foods would have included a much broader definition of what the company classifies as genetically modified food. All foods that involved any type of gene-editing tools in any…