…food for the 7.5 billion residents of earth. The teachers also toured the Bayer Crop Science West Sacramento labs where they participated in a career panel with Bayer scientists. Understanding…
China Sets Ban on Australian Beef imports
…have confirmed the ban is in place, vowing to work closely with the country’s beef industry and Chinese officials to get the ban resolved. The dispute doesn’t involve food safety…
HLB Found in California Citrus Birthplace
…most northern in California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) confirmed the detection of HLB disease in a sample taken from a grapefruit tree located in a Riverside…
Funding for Research to Improve Livestock and Aquaculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced 40 grants totaling more than $15.7 million for agricultural research on the production of beef, dairy,…
Folta: Ben and Jerry’s Report Work of Bad Science
…food, war on farmers, war on science, and war on reason. In the days of fake news this takes the cake — al a mode. Punch line: The story of…
Agri View: German Giant Opens Supermarkets
…And, they promise the shopping will be simple and easy. I suppose the food supplies they will carry will be all American. Anyway, economically this is going to create 5,000…
Antitrust Institute, NFU, Say Monsanto-Bayer Merger Puts Farmers at Risk
…limit the choices for farmers, consumers and rural communities,” said FWW Executive Director Wenonah Hauter. “The wave of mega-mergers sweeping the food and agribusiness sectors is turning over the food…
Delay of Decision to Impose U.S. Ethanol Import Tariff
…are inappropriate and will harm the development of the global ethanol industry. “We will continue to work towards educating Brazilian policymakers on how misguided this tariff would be, which would…
Secretary Perdue Partners with FFA to Support Next Generation of Leaders in Agriculture
…newly signed MOU, USDA and National FFA will collaborate on both short and long term initiatives to motivate and prepare young people, connect them with opportunities in agriculture, food, and…
U.K. and U.S. Taking First Steps to Trade Deal
…April 2019. In 2014, the U.K. was reported to rely on the EU for 27 percent of its food imports. Just four percent of food items in the U.K. originated…
Young Californian Wins Bee Care Award
…Along with selling multiple types of honey through his business, Carmel Honey Company, Reisdorf gives educational presentations that illustrate the import role bees play in the food chain. Reisdorf also…
No Referendum Needed for Citrus Pest and Disease Program
…The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced the extension in response to a series of hearings held in June. “The feedback CDFA received from the industry was overwhelmingly…
How to Attract Hummingbirds
…simply go about their daily chores, without much concern for humans being around. The best way to attract these little guys is to offer up some free food. Hungry little…
Campbell Leaving GMA Over GMO Labeling, Labeling Bill Comment Period Extended
…deadline for input has been extended through August 25th to allow more time for stakeholders to provide feedback, according to USDA. The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard Law was enacted…