The recent E. coli warning for romaine lettuce came at a terrible time for producers. As AgNet West has reported, two days before Thanksgiving the Center for Disease Control (CDC)…
Secretary Perdue Comments on Signing of USMCA
…entire American economy, including the agriculture sector. “The new USMCA makes important specific changes that are beneficial to our agricultural producers. We have secured greater access to the Mexican and…
NCBA Welcomes USMCA Signing, Will Work with Congress to Secure Passage
…hearing to explain how the agreement will benefit U.S. producers. Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt…
Beyond Meat Files for Initial Public Offering
…investment in further research and development. Another concern for the company, as well as similar alternative-meat producers, is what the products will be allowed to market themselves as in the…
New Cotton Trust Protocol Initiative
…to strengthen our sustainability message and develop a program that will be farm-level in orientation,” said NCC President and CEO Dr Gary Adams. “We will look at enrolling producers in…
New Labeling Allows Romaine Lettuce Back on Shelves
…of the Northern/Central Coast of California, or that is greenhouse/hydroponically grown is safe to sell and consume. From the FDA Press Release Based on discussions with major producers and distributors,…
E. coli Investigation and Warning Fallout Continues
…into a holiday weekend that’s very food-centric, we felt the need to make this statement. It’s likely that the implicated produce is from California.” Major romaine producers Taylor Farms, Church…
Nationwide E-Coli Outbreak in Romaine Lettuce
…outbreak. Mike Stuart from the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association said sourcing the outbreak could take a while. Producers in certain regions of the nation are just now starting to…
Hemp Production Regulations Gearing Up for New Year
…hemp is a new opportunity for producers in the state, as it’s only allowed now if a producer is working with a research institution. Hemp Production Regulations Gearing Up for…
FDA Extends Milk Labeling Comment Period
…that the agency would be renewing efforts to enforce labeling standards when it comes to non-dairy, milk alternatives. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) has applauded the FDA’s decision to…
Cell-Cultured Meat Products to Be Regulated by Both USDA and FDA
…regulatory oversight responsibility comes after significant public feedback and months of debate. After the most recent public meeting in October, regarding the use of livestock and poultry cells in the…
High Tunnels Helping Small Growers Year-round
High tunnels, also known as hoop houses, extend growing seasons for small producers. Growers like Racha Her of Beyond Bokchoy Farm in Fresno have been using conventional hoop houses for…
Getting the Needs of ‘Commercial Organic’ Operations Heard on a National Level
…for more representation in national organizations by producers of his size. “One person may have three acres of organic vegetables outside of Nashville, another one may be in Georgia and…
NPPC Testifies In Support Of USMCA
…to boost the U.S. economy,” Zieba testified. Source: National Pork Producers Council Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4,…