…Peterson talked about the importance of crop insurance at the FarmFest in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. Peterson says he’s concerned that safety net and crop insurance programs will be a target…
Clemson Research Could Lead to Space Farming
…find ways of capturing the heat generated by LED lights. It could help cool the inside of the farms, and redirecting the heat could generate power for on-board systems. From…
Safety Net Assistance for Milk Producers
USDA Announces Safety Net Assistance for Milk Producers Due to Tightening Dairy Margins May/June 2016 Average Margins Below $6 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced approximately $11.2 million in financial assistance…
Cattlemen’s Association Disappointed in Brazil Announcement
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Disappointed in Brazil Announcement The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced yesterday that the U.S. will resume importing fresh, frozen or chilled,…
Specialty Crop Research and Extension Investments
…food safety research to generate real-world results for both government and the private sector. Read more about how USDA’s food safety improvements over the past seven years are leading to…
Pesticide Information for Schools Pilot Project
…primary focus is to develop and implement a community outreach plan to determine content and approach to provide notification to schools and families. “The cornerstone of our outreach tools will…
Agri View: Changing Weather
…has already had observable effects on the environment. Glaciers have shrunk, ice on rivers and lakes is breaking up earlier, plant and animal ranges have shifted and trees are flowering…
CDFA to Discuss Medical Cannabis and GMO Labeling
…to develop a robust framework that protects consumers, growers and the environment.” Ross Last year, California passed the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act that allows the commercial cultivation and…
$1 Billion Ag Fund
China-based Investment Group Creates $1 Billion Ag Fund An investment group based in Beijing, China plans to establish a $1 billion fund for special food and agriculture investment in Australia….
Organic Livestock Rule Concern
…the group says “proposed changes to outdoor access standards could have a detrimental impact to both animal health and food safety.” Other Senators signing the letter include Agriculture Committee Ranking…
Seed to Table
…fries. Be aware that this plant does not like the summer time heat, so plant it in early spring or once the autumn crispness has arrived. 3. Broccoli Rabe Another…
Agri View: Food Production
…Billion? Feeding the World By 2050 we’ll need to feed two billion more people. How can we do that without overwhelming the planet? A Five-Step Plan to Feed the World…
Seafood Monitoring Rule Heads to White House for Review
…Administration, the rule seeks to put new traceability requirements on imported seafood. Politico says the regulation is a key component of the Obama administration’s 2015 action plan to combat illegal…
Consumers More Worried About Foodborne Illnesses over GMOs
A new survey shows twice as many consumers lists bacterial foodborne illnesses as their top food safety concern compared to those who fear chemicals, carcinogens, antibiotics use in food animals…