Despite years of lobbying and pressure from food and agriculture groups, Vermont’s GMO labeling law took effect Friday. However, the law may be short lived with action in the U.S….
Brexit Could Bring Market, Policy Impacts for U.S. Grains
…to a lesser extent, the global economy, affecting demand for grain and the meat it produces. However, the largest and longest-term impacts of the Brexit on grains could come from…
Canada Proposes Stronger Rules for Antimicrobial Drugs
…on Canada’s healthcare system, global trade, agriculture, environment and health sectors. The proposed changes would restrict the importation of certain veterinary drugs, require drug manufacturers to follow stricter rules, require…
Food Security
…food security. ERS has transitioned to a new International Food Security Assessment framework that includes information on consumer responsiveness to changes in food prices and incomes. The model projects food…
EPA Proposes Protection from Selenium
…population explosion of an invasive clam species, commonly known as Corbula, has resulted in a rapid rate of acceleration of selenium accumulation in the food chain of fish and bird…
Opening Markets for Almond Hulls
…doesn’t have enough buyers in the state to take all the hulls for animal feed. Beth Van Meter works in global affairs for the Almond Board of California. Van Meter…
July 4th Food Resources
…Food Resources From USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Ask Karen Karen-FSIS Virtual Representative Ask Karen provides 24/7 virtual assistance and tips on preventing foodborne illness, safe food handling…
Agri View: Persimmon Comeback
Everett Griner talks about why the persimmon is making a comeback in today’s Agri View. Persimmon Comeback From: Food Reference Persimmons Persimmons origins go back to ancient China. Fate intervened…
July 4th Food Safety
The USDA’s Food and Safety and Inspection Service is urging everyone to take extra food safety precautions when planning the holiday menu. Cathy Isom tells us four ways to make…
Organic Certification Assistance Available
…will need to be started again. Applications must be sent to CDFA. Do not send the application to your certifier. Mail applications to: California Department of Food and Agriculture State…
Western View: Growing Hemp, Yes or No?
…Hemp fiber is still useful as cloth or paper, and has industrial applications. It can be refined into a variety of commercial items including biodegradable plastics, paint, insulation, biofuel, food,…
Dairy Export Access Undermining Costs Industry
…of global buyers – including those in Canada. Our industry recognizes that we need to play by the rules – it’s only right that the U.S. insist that others do…
2018 Farm Bill Discussions
California State Board of Agriculture Starts Discussions on 2018 Farm Bill Meeting on July 5th in Sacramento The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will begin discussions on the…
Safe Fruit and Juice
…the greenhouse. Image courtesy of USDA/ARS The American tree fruit industry is facing challenges of climate change, reductions in available labor, global competition, the need for reduced chemical inputs, the…