While planning your vacation this summer, plan a trip to California. Cathy Isom tells us a bit about a one-of-a-kind way to celebrate and also educate yourself about a popular…
Groups React to Farm Bill Proposal
…Bill. and we’re ready to see the bill move forward. “We appreciate the Committee authorizing the Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine bank, which is vitally important to the safety of…
Almond Update: Help with Produce Safety
The Almond Board of California is helping producers comply with the new Food Safety Modernization Act. ABC’s Director of Quality Assurances and Industry Services Tim Birmingham said there are a…
Peterson Introduces MPP Replacement Program
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson this week introduced the Dairy Risk Management Act. Peterson says the legislation would provide dairy farmers with a strong safety net to address…
Trump’s EO on Reducing Poverty Promotes Economic Independence
…Program, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), and the Summer Food Service Program. Together, these programs comprise America’s nutrition safety net. For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov….
NCBA Files Comments for Regulating Fake Meat
…were filed in response to Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Petition Number 18-01, encouraging USDA to look beyond modifying “standards of identity” in order to provide adequate protection for beef…
It Only Takes One Person to Spread Invasive Pests
…busy time for buying plants. Buy yours from reputable nurseries or online businesses. Ask if they comply with federal and state quarantine restrictions to ensure their plants are pest-free. Planning…
Trump Acknowledges Ag Pain Due to Tariff Talk
…taken to address that reality. The president has directed Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue “to use his broad authority to implement a plan to protect our farmers and agricultural interests.” Perdue…
Federal Bill Aims to Prevent Local Regulation of Agriculture
…livestock diseases, while maintaining quality standards for agricultural products and ensuring food safety.” Critics of the bill argue that the effects of limiting state and local regulation of agriculture would…
Tips for Planting a Butterfly Garden
…lot of beautiful colors. First you should start by finding out which butterflies are common in your area so that you can plan to plant the right flowers and plants,…
National Groups Respond to Proposed Chinese Tariffs
…damaging trade dispute.” From National Farmers Union In the latest of a series of tariff threats between the United States and China, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOC) announced plans…
First CRISPR Developed Foods to Hit Shelves Within 10 Years
…withstand high cooking heat without producing any trans fats. There are also low-gluten and high-fiber wheat varieties available, as well as modified flax varieties that increase the omega-3 content. On…
USDA Reopens Enrollment for Improved Dairy Safety Net Tool
…can participate in FSA’s MPP-Dairy or the Risk Management Agency’s Livestock Gross Margin Insurance Plan for Dairy Cattle (LGM-Dairy), but not both. During the 2018 enrollment period, only producers with…
Spending Plan Approved for Agricultural Equipment
After six months of negotiation, the California Air Resources Board approved a spending plan for agricultural equipment at a recent hearing in Riverside. The $135 million in funding will relieve…