The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved genetically modified pigs as being safe to eat. The approval marks the first that time that an intentional genomic alteration (IGA)…
Agreement Reaffirms Multi-Agency Commitment to Address Food Waste
…help address food waste. The United States Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions program has already helped to implement more proven strategies to combat food loss and waste. The overall…
Farm Bureau Mourns Passing of Richard Rominger
…who enjoy its products.” Rominger served as director of the California Department of Food and Agriculture from 1977-82, and as deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 1993-2001….
Keeping Spotted Lanternfly Out of California
…California Department of Food and Agriculture is doing to help prevent spotted lanternfly. They’re very actively involved and it helps to be aware of what they’re doing and what mitigation…
Ag Research to Be Expanded Through Strengthened USDA-NASA Partnership
…said in a news release. “This partnership between USDA and NASA will bring together the best research, science, and technology we have to offer to help produce more food to…
Ornamental Grasses to Grow that are the Best for Birds
…your garden for multiseason color, texture, and food sources for a host of birds. Switch grass are vigorus plants. They are prized for their reddish-purple summer color that fades to…
New Report Details Findings of Ag Labor Investigations
…the report’s authors. “As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, better targeting enforcement efforts could strengthen protections for the farmworkers who harvest and pack our food.” A total of 70…
Ways to Attract Insects and Songbirds to Your Garden
…in Your Wildlife Garden. Trees and shrubs provide shelter from storms and hiding places from predators. Plus, trees and shrubs supply a spot for birds to build a nest, which…
Beef Alliance Startup Challenge Encourages Innovation in Cattle Industry
…nutrition and production efficiency, livestock monitoring and traceability, food safety, business management, and animal health. Listen to the radio report below. Beef Alliance Startup Challenge Encourages Innovation in Cattle Industry…
Almond Update: Trade Relationships Needed While Remaining Desirable to Consumers
…global decisions…those pressures they are feeling from a growingly more aware and sophisticated consumer…who want to know that the folks who are producing (their food) are just as committed to…
Fruit-Bearing Plants ajnd Trees to Attract Birds to Your Yard
…which can provide a source of food even in winter. The red-twig dogwood is also a standout in winter because of its bold red stems, and also features clusters of…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biostimulants Still Undefined in Labeling Clarity
…issue is simply the term ‘stimulant’ because regulators believe that word aligns too closely with the pesticide category. Immediate Past President of the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives State and Federal Support
…the federal government’s programs designed to help those facing hunger, including the Emergency Food Assistance Program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. At a time when so many are turning…
FMCSA Extends Hours of Service Waivers into 2021
…moving items that provide direct assistance to emergency relief efforts. Livestock and livestock feed are included under the extended declaration, as well as food and other groceries for emergency restocking…