…reflect that broader mandate and support our strategic plan,” Covello says. “A big part of that plan is realigning the two organizations that represent the almond industry which is the…
Dairy Industry Leaders Pledge Cooperation
…the plan going forward will be ways to further reduce trade barriers between the two countries and defend against efforts to capture generic cheese names like parmesan, asiago and feta…
Brazil Could Clear U.S. GMO Corn Imports This Fall
…to approve the measure. Meanwhile, China is pushing for GMO soybean production within its borders. The latest five-year science and technology plan from China outlines plans for the country to…
Farm Safety for Just Kids Disbands
The safety organization, Farm Safety for Just Kids, has closed its doors. After 30 years of advocating safety on the farm, the board of the organization has voted to disband…
Land Grant Universities Compiling Animal Feed Database
…the safety and nutritional value of consumers’ food. So far, the program has collected and sorted 1.5 million feed ingredient records to create a database used by organizations in more…
FDA Memo Urges ‘Reset’ on Nutrition Goals
…costs. FDA leaders say the move would offer far more savings than the agency’s current push to overhaul food safety is projected to deliver. The FDA’s Nutrition Review Project says…
Agri View: Voice Command
Everett Griner talks about tractors that will respond to voice command in today’s Agri View. Voice Command You watch one of those giant new tractors that can plant a dozen…
CA Free of TB Testing for Cattle Movement
…2011, and one in Tulare County in 2013. No additional herds have been diagnosed with TB. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has completed its review of California’s…
Multi-Party Water Exchange Will Benefit Donner Lake
…a result, TMWA’s drought management and operations plan required releases from Donner Lake to be increased beginning in late July. These releases would have resulted in lowering the level of…
Make Plans to Talk with Lenders before Machinery Purchases
Farmers who are planning to make equipment purchases soon also should plan on an in-depth discussion with their lender. An AgriBank Farm Credit official told DTN this week before approving…
Ag Looking for Tax Certainty from Candidates
Agriculture is looking for tax certainty and fewer regulations from a new administration. Hillary Clinton will release her economic plan in Michigan on Thursday, and Donald Trump announced his in…
No GMO Wheat Found in South Korea Imports
…had tested imports of wheat and flour after receiving a GM wheat testing method from the United States earlier this month. South Korea, the fifth largest market for U.S. wheat,…
Group GAP And Food Safety
USDA Good Agricultural Practices are now available for small and mid-sized farmers in group form as a means of food safety certification. Rod Bain reports. Group GAP And Food Safety…
Farmers Market Week
…further information. Follow these easy steps to help plan and execute a successful visit! 1. Identify Who, When, and Where Find out who represents you (and your market) here. Spend…