…Critics of the plan say expanded access to foreign workers will displace American workers. Milk Business Dot Com says some Republicans argue that immigrants fill jobs that most Americans don’t…
Freedom Caucus Wants Nutrition Rules Overturned
…Items not on the list to overturn include the FDA’s near-ban of trans fat, policies intended to limit antibiotic use in agriculture, the Food Safety Modernization Act rules, and new…
USDA Awards $3.4 Million for Research to Increase Wheat Yields
…million for research into the development of new wheat varieties that are adapted to different geographical regions and environmental conditions. The seven projects are funded through NIFA’s new International Wheat…
Report on Investments to Grow the Rural Economy
…Invested $12 billion in more than 10,500 essential community projects such as schools, hospitals, public safety facilities and community centers. Provided loans or grants to more than 122,000 rural businesses,…
EPA Takes Action to Prevent Poisonings from Herbicide
…and farmworkers. Learn more about paraquat and the new measures to reduce risk: https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/paraquat-dichloride Learn about EPA’s Certification and Training Rule: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/revised-certification-standards-pesticide-applicators Learn about EPA’s Worker Protection Standard: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/revisions-worker-protection-standard To…
Christmas Tree Farms Face Balancing Act
…of seedlings, but he noted he plans to plant 2,000 new trees this spring. At Black Road Christmas Tree Farms in Santa Clara County, owner Robert Criswell said he was…
Conaway: China’s Predatory Practices Harming U.S. Producers
…U.S. will request a Dispute Settlement Panel against China concerning that nation’s $100 billion in excess subsidies—in a single year—for corn, rice, and wheat. USTR also announced that the U.S….
Updating the National Poultry Improvement Program
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating its National Poultry Improvement Plan program standards to include the processes and procedures for the poultry primary breeding industry…
4-H and NASA Partner on Space Age STEM Curriculum
…science-based out-of-school experiences for youth and NASA contibutes its extraordinary resources and expertise. Together they work with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy on strategic planning and…
Conaway Disappointed With USDA Midnight Rule-Making
…“I plan to closely review the rules, but stand committed to working with industry, the incoming Secretary of Agriculture, and my colleagues in the House and Senate to ensure that…
USDA Revises Guidance on Date Labeling
Encourages Industry to use “Best if Used By” on Product Labels The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued updated information on food product labeling,…
Chipotle Executive to Step Down Following Slow Growth
A top-level executive for Chipotle will step down early next year following a struggle to regain the restaurant chain’s footing after several food safety failures. The New York Times reports…
Detector Dogs Funded to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…crop production on America’s farms, protecting forests and other natural plant resources, ensuring the health of plant cultivation within gardens and nurseries, and promoting the global competitiveness of our country’s…
Funding for Food, Energy, and Water Systems Research
…on food management, water planning and energy production,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “The solution to these problems starts with research partnerships that will lead to better technologies, policies and…