…emissions. The sustainability program is designed to further prove to the global textile supply chain that the American cotton industry remains committed to responsible production. “We anticipate as development work…
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
Steps are being taken to address veterinary shortages in areas throughout the country. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has distributed $10 million…
E. coli Investigation and Warning Fallout Continues
…into a holiday weekend that’s very food-centric, we felt the need to make this statement. It’s likely that the implicated produce is from California.” Major romaine producers Taylor Farms, Church…
Hemp Production Regulations Gearing Up for New Year
Infrastructure for industrial hemp production is on its way. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has officially announced proposed regulations for a new industrial hemp industry that can form…
Roughly 11 Percent of the Thanksgiving Food Dollar Goes to Farmers
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has found that for every Thanksgiving food dollar spent, farmers and ranchers receive only 11.3 cents. The annual Thanksgiving edition of the NFU Farmer’s Share…
Still Time to Submit Written Comments to USDA About Future Priorities
The in-person listening sessions may be over, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will still be accepting written comments for about another…
Tariff Relief Payments Near $840 Million
…Market Facilitation Program, the Food Purchase and Distribution Program and the Agriculture Trade Promotion Program. California farmers will likely benefit from the Trade Promotion program that is working to open…
FDA Extends Milk Labeling Comment Period
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has once again extended the deadline to submit comments on labeling requirements for plant-based beverages. Back in July FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced…
Japan May Remove Age Restrictions on Beef Imports
American cattle are now one step closer to no longer having an age restriction for beef products imported by Japan after several years of regulation. Japan’s Food Safety Commission recently…
Cell-Cultured Meat Products to Be Regulated by Both USDA and FDA
The regulation of cell-cultured meat products will officially be administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recent announcement of shared…
USDA Invests to Support Military Veterans Pursuing Farming and Ranching Careers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announces six awards to help military veterans pursue farming and ranching careers. Grants are made through NIFA’s…
US Officials Have Mixed Feelings Toward the Passage of a Farm Bill
…of both the House and the Senate are pushing to compromise on a Bill before the new year. Many US Americans and farmers rely on the security of the Farm…
Farm Bureau Survey: Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Down for Third Straight Year
…to the Farm Bureau survey averages. Farm Bureau also surveyed the price of a traditional Thanksgiving meal available from popular food delivery services. This revealed that the convenience of food…
Psyllid Parasitoid Releases Hit Milestone in CA
…Getting populations established to reproduce was a challenge in 2011, but California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Victoria Hornbaker said the efforts have now hit an incredible milestone. Hornbaker said…