…August 2017, Oregon Global Distribution Inc. (DBA NPK Industries) agreed to pay $55,000 after admitting to selling a pesticide without proper registration. In September 2016, DPR made an unannounced visit…
The Western View: Temperance Flattened?
…Governor and serve at his pleasure. They are supposed to consider all viewpoints when making their decisions. In the past, they seem to favor fish over farm and food; the…
Turkey Growers Seeking to Close Gap with Consumers
…a cartoon animated tom turkey suggesting the “exaggerated myths” that consumers are often subjected to about how their food is raised. The videos are formatted for social media and available…
New U.K. Trade Commissioner to Focus on North America
…as soon as the U.K. is ready. Meanwhile, in 2014, the U.K. was reported to rely on the EU for 27 percent of its food imports. From the National Association…
Agri View: Healthy Eating
…recommended level. Five cups of anything seems like a lot of food for 2 meals. But, we are thinking about your health here. So, even if you don’t meet the…
AFIA Calls FDA to Streamline Animal Feed Regulations
…or do nothing to enhance the safety of America’s animal food supply at the great expense of small and large animal food manufacturers. AFIA submitted formal comments to the agency…
ADM, Bungee Talks Advancing
…takeover of Bunge last month, as Reuters points out that large grain traders that make money by buying, selling, storing and shipping commodity crops have struggled with global oversupplies and…
Australia Touts Benefits of U.S. Re-joining TPP
…Washington International Trade Association Monday afternoon, and spoke on the need to engage with the Asia-Pacific region for security and economic reasons, according to Politico. In prepared remarks, Hockey stated:…
New Program Aimed at Increasing Prune Consumption
…featuring prunes from California. “We want to make sure that U.S. consumers are getting a better understanding and perspective on this dried fruit,” said CDPB Director of Global Communications and…
Sacramento County Farm Bureau Scholarships Now Available
…offer scholarships to deserving students who are pursuing college degrees or careers in technical fields that are related to agriculture or food production or preparation. This financial award is based…
More Safety Tips for Super Bowl Food
…periods of time. Be sure and follow these food safety rules, so there won’t be any penalties. Keep hot food hot and cold food cold. Bring in extra ice and…
Fish in the Fields May Reduce Methane Emissions
…in significant benefits on a global scale. Along with reducing overall methane emissions, the practice would also support more sustainable and profitable agricultural practices, along with providing another source of…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced the availability of funding to help eligible veterinarians offset a significant portion of the debt…
Keep Your Super Bowl Food Safe
Having good food to eat is a must for a good party. Cathy Isom has 4 important tips about how to keep your Super Bowl food both safe and delicious…