…by GMA against the state’s 2013 GMO labeling ballot initiative. The measure failed with 49 percent of the vote after the food industry spent more than $17 million on an…
Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Oppose TPP
…another survey commenter urged. “I understand we live in a global economy, but, our federal government’s job is to do what is best for us – not the other countries.”…
Scientists Work to Define Threat from Palm Pest
…who directs the Division of Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, talked about potential regulatory responses to the threat; besides trapping and…
USDA Expands Working-Lands Conservation Opportunities through CRP
…works to strengthen and support American agriculture, an industry that supports one in 11 American jobs, provides American consumers with more than 80 percent of the food we consume, ensures…
USDA Seeks Nominations for Advisory Committee on Ag Statistics
…state agricultural organizations, organic agriculture, local and regional food systems, and agriculture-related business and marketing experts. Members serve a staggered two-year term and can serve up to three terms for…
FSA County Committee Elections to Begin
…that supports one in 11 American jobs, provides American consumers with more than 80 percent of the food we consume, ensures that Americans spend less of their paychecks at the…
Turkey Hotline Busy
…quality. For answers to your questions, call the Meat and Poultry Hotline – at 1-888-M-P Hotline (1-888-674-6854), chat online with one of the food safety experts (available weekdays between 10:00…
TPP Headed for Ratification in Japan
…have doubts about the pact when it comes to things like food safety, intellectual property, and other points. The lower house is expected to pass TPP on Friday due to…
CCGGA Hosts Congressional Staff
…visit was to discuss implementation issues with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), in particular, the current applicability of the Preventive Controls Rule for Animal Food to a cotton gin….
Nominations for Trade Advisory Committees
…trade in: • Animals and animal products; • Fruits and vegetables; • Grains, feed, oilseeds and planting seeds; • Processed foods; • Sweeteners and sweetener products; and • Tobacco, cotton…
Funding to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services
…school loans in return for serving in areas lacking sufficient veterinary resources critical to America’s food safety, food security, and to the health and well-being of animals and humans. The…
HLB Positive Finds Rise to 30
Two more trees have been confirmed HLB positive in Southern California. This brings the total number of confirmed positive trees found in California to 30. The California Department of Food…
Poultry Industry Injury Rate Remains Low
…for 2015 was 4.3 cases per 100 full-time workers per year, the same rate as 2014, and lower than the 2015 rate of 4.7 for the entire food manufacturing sector….
Monsanto Shareholders to Vote on Bayer Acquisition
…next three years. The special meeting of shareowners next month will be held at Monsanto global R&D headquarters in Chesterfield, Missouri. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….