…patchwork regulation that only raises the price of food while doing nothing for food safety; • Tax rules that will encourage economic growth and multi-generational farming and; • Policies to…
Executives Predict Future of Agriculture at AFBF Annual Convention VIP Event
…the customers.” The final panelist, Tom Leech, senior vice president of global food and consumable sourcing, Wal-Mart, said consumer trends are driving Wal-Mart’s grocery sourcing and supply chain decisions. The…
FAA Grants Real Estate, Agricultural UAS Exemptions
…because they do not pose a threat to national airspace users or national security. Those findings are permitted under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012….
Lots of Action and Controversy Revolving Around Food Labels
What should food labels disclose to us and how should information be displayed? These are often controversial issues. Gary Crawford has more. Lots of Action and Controversy Revolving Around Food…
USDA Observes Kick Off of the International Year of Soils
…2015 as the International Year of Soils. The year of awareness aims to increase global understanding of the importance of soil for food security and essential ecosystem functions. “Most people…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine In Riverside County
…and nine larvae were detected between December 10 and 30th. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals for 2015 Fertilizer Research and Education Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is currently accepting concept proposals for the 2015 grant cycle. FREP’s competitive grant program funds research that…
New Members Appointed to National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection
…“The diverse perspectives on food safety that the advisory members bring are invaluable to our success in ensuring the safety of the foods we eat,” said Vilsack. “I am firmly…
Agri View: Food Imports
Everett Griner talks about our farmers growing our food in today’s Agri View. Food Imports…
Western View: Packed in China?
…in food safety, many consumers believe this is a dangerous move and want the government to shut that door. Food safety advocate Bettina Seigal is an attorney and journalist whose…
USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers
…food secure and continue exporting food to the world, we need to do everything we can to help new farmers get started and succeed in agriculture,” Vilsack said. “This program…
Agri View: Food Scammers
Everett Griner talks about imposters invading Farmer’s Markets in today’s Agri View. Food Scammers…
Secretary Ross Signs Landmark Agreement with Mexican Ministry of Agriculture to Enhance Trade
…“Planting Seeds” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross signed a cooperative agreement today with officials from the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA) in Mexico City. This agreement…
Growing California Video: Farm to Family
…our friends and foodies– tweet, Instagram or Facebook – #CAGrown with a pic of California Grown produce and a pound of food will be donated to a local food bank….