The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing funding support to help advance agricultural research and workforce development. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture recently announced it will be…
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
…several factors contributed to the significant increase. “Most notably the Food Safety Modernization Act, a number of labor-related policies such as the Affordable Care Act, overtime laws, different reporting requirements…then…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
…communication, continuous improvement, and ambitious commitments to ensure the sustainability of the high-quality protein foods Americans rely on every day,” President and CEO Julie Anna Potts said in a news…
Push for Renewable Natural Gas Usage in California Will Be Costly
…it comes to large commercial and industrial operations like food processing facilities, the practice does not fit economically. “It’s not a solution for these large customers because it’s extremely, extremely…
Bats are Nocturnal Creatures Providing Natural Pollination and Pest Control
…to your yard. Like any species, the key to attracting bats is providing for their needs. Specifically, food – in the form of insects and critters. Water, such as a pond,…
New Action Plan for Cyclospora Released by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new strategy guideline for addressing foodborne illness. Similar to what was done to address E. coli outbreaks related to leafy…
Week in Review: More Drought Declarations & New Pest Found in Commercial Production
…Quota Implementation Plan have been released by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Receive all of the top agricultural news directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Task Force Seeks More Favorable Gene Editing Regulations
…GMOs to allow for individual regulation. The task force also supports updates to the regulatory framework of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to better align with current gene…
Appropriations Bill Includes Additional Funding for Smoke Exposure Research
…Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Subcommittee includes $5 million in federal funding for smoke exposure research. The funding would go to the Mitigating the Adverse Consequences of Wildfire…
Mixed Response to Reintroduction of Farm System Reform Act
…the strengthening of the Packers and Stockyards Act. The Farm System Reform Act is being supported by hundreds of organizations including United Food and Commercial Workers and Family Farm Action….
Livestock Producers Suffering Pandemic Losses Have New Assistance Program
…of the supply chain to our food supply,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “Many livestock producers had to make the unfortunate decision to depopulate their livestock…
Transform the Backyard into Your Own Private Oasis
…as a vining plant grown in a container with a trellis. Its also important to determine any plants you are looking to purchase will survive in your area. For example,…
First Commercial Find of Black Fig Fly Puts Grower’s Season on Hold
…a tip was received through the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Pest Hotline. Fifth-generation farmer and partner at Petty Ranch, Chris Sayer said CDFA sent personnel out to…
Health Bite: Gas Station Finds
…my top gas station food picks. Sounds yummy, right?! Photo by Justus Menke on Pexels.com Hi I’m Rachel Eslick with your AgNet West Health Bite. Convenience store food is not…