…voice for our industry as our members seek to improve the health and well-being of consumers and society.” DowDuPont, which makes agrichemicals as well as a variety of packaging and…
Agri View: New Food Product
Everett Griner talks about Peanut Milk, another new food product, in today’s Agri View. A glass of milk a day is healthy for everybody. But, these days you might ask…
DPR Takes Action Against Stores Supplying Cannabis Growers for Violation of Pesticide Laws
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has fined a Bay Area hydroponic gardening store $20,000 for violating state pesticide laws that are designed to protect public health. The action…
Agri View: Healthy Eating
Everett Griner talks about healthy eating, something few Americans properly do, in today’s Agri View. OK, how much fruit and vegetables do you eat eat each day? Not enough? Well,…
New Program Aimed at Increasing Prune Consumption
…and also raise awareness on the health benefits of prunes. Mitchell noted that they have found that prune consumption helps with weight management and increased bone health. “We’ve been doing…
CA Study Says Farm Fields Are Causing Air Pollution
…and agriculture industry stakeholders not happy about the idea. Renee Pinel of the Western Plant Health Association says it’s just one study that hasn’t even been peer-reviewed yet. A wide…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment
…authorized by the National Veterinary Medical Services Act. The VLMRP supports NIFA’s Animal Systems portfolio by facilitating professional workforce development in critical agricultural sectors related to animal health and well-being….
AVMA Urges Congressional Action on Veterinary Shortages
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) says veterinary shortages are threatening animal health, public health and the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers. The association Wednesday urged Congress to help address…
Agri View: Banner Pecan Nut Year
…growth of the pecan industry is-exports-80 million pounds. This applies to the whole region from New Mexico to Georgia. The pecans are now on the Health Food list. This is…
CFBF Advocates for Reasonable Regulation
The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) supports a program of reasonable regulation the legislative deadline approaches. While appreciating the importance of safety and health in agricultural production, CFBF advocates for…
USDA, FDA Announce Formal Agreement to Bolster Coordination and Collaboration
…take new steps to streamline regulatory responsibilities and use government resources more efficiently to protect public health. It aims to increase clarity, efficiency and potentially reduce the number of establishments…
Secretary Perdue to Speak at World Meat Conference This Summer
…draw from the world’s foremost experts on topics such as health and nutrition, production technologies, animal care and sustainability – issues that demand our full attention if the red meat…
Register for Rice Technical Working Group Conference
…February 21. The rest of the day has multiple technical sessions covering topics such as the development of biological agents that promote rice health and growth, along with the influence…
Some Sections of NAFTA Negotiations Closer to Completion
…and animal and plant health. While Canadian officials said there were discussions on that chapter Thursday, even though it’s not finished, they’re more hopeful that it’s close to being wrapped…