…create labeling mandates for foods with ingredients that have been genetically modified. Food labeling “is an area where we need a clear federal standard, not a piecemeal approach across the…
EPA Moves to Cancel the Insecticide Flubendiamide
…studies showed flubendiamide breaks down into a more highly toxic material that is harmful to species that are an important part of aquatic food chains, especially for fish, and is…
Agri View: Weather Damage Costly
…90 seconds. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation “Understanding the drought impact of El Niño on the global agricultural areas: An Assessment Using FAO’s Agriculture’s Stress Index (AEI)“…
PMA Brings Fresh Produce Insight to White House Meeting on Trade Policy
…to the White House for giving the global produce industry a voice and for the tremendous opportunity to learn from the perspectives of other global trade leaders,” said Burns. “This…
Calif. Citrus Growers Turn to Florida and Texas for Huanglongbing Help
…Grower representatives from CCM and the Citrus Pest Disease Prevention Program, as well as agriculture officials from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, will also be available for comment….
Asian Wasps Could Help Stink Bug Control
…Ingels and a team of UC and California Department of Food and Agriculture scientists have been closely monitoring BMSB since large populations were found in downtown Sacramento in 2013. “We…
Sustainability on Consumers’ Minds
…me, but they may not be good for the environment, are they good?’,” Vice President of Global Marketing Stacey Humble says. “We in the industry know that we have made…
Leap Year and Ag
…4,000 years ago in Asia. A cow has 4 stomachs. They are: the rumen, where the food is first stored, the reticulum where food that has been more thoroughly chewed…
Agri View: Food Prices
Everett Griner talks about the 2016 food price projection report in today’s Agri View. Food Prices From The Street.com What 2016 Food Prices Can Tell Us About the Economy As…
U.S. Should Be Better Prepared For Pests, Diseases
…Acord, testifying on behalf of NPPC, told a subcommittee of the House Committee on Homeland Security, much more needs to be done to prevent plant and animal pests and diseases…
World Pistachio Day
…make for such a convenient snack, especially those looking for a pre- or post- workout snack,” says Judy Hirigoyen, director of global marketing at American Pistachio Growers. “Pistachios are easy…
National FFA Week – Inspiration from our Future Farmers
…to plant, nurture, harvest, process and prepare the food humanity depends on! FFA Week is a good time for all of us to consider the critical need to support our…
Commodity Classic Farmer-Focused Topics & Issues Sessions
…show in event history and record attendance. From microbes to honey bees, from unmanned aerial systems to measuring sustainability, from global weather patterns to a more efficient office space—the line-up…
Farm Bureau Donations Benefit Hungry Americans
…food farmers and ranchers produce. In addition to raising food and funds for the initiative, farmers and ranchers tallied nearly 16,000 volunteer hours assisting local hunger groups in 2015. “We’re…