…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…
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
Exports of U.S. pork and other American agricultural goods to Canada and Mexico are expected to grow under the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) testified…
Valuable Rancher Recordkeeping Tool from NCBA Available for 2019
NCBA’s Pocket-Sized Redbook Has Offered Efficient Recordkeeping to Ranchers for More Than 30 Years Courtesy NCBA A pocket-sized recordkeeping tool from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, offered to cattle producers…
New Biosecurity Campaign to Protect Live Poultry
…The site also has a resource section, including a series of checklists each covering specific biosecurity principles. Producers, growers, workers and enthusiasts alike can use these as regular reminders or…
Cattlemen, Sheep Producers Urge Senate Action
…find that wolf populations have been fully recovered nationwide. “We are pleased this bipartisan effort to remedy a critical issue impacting livestock producers across the country was successful in the…
Proposition 12 Deadline May Be More Ambitious Than Realistic
The Proposition 12 deadline is going to require a significant amount of change in production systems in a seemingly short timeframe. Egg and veal producers will only have until 2020…