…suppliers for sugar.” With the Farm Bill expected to be reauthorized next year, sugar producers are advocating for sound farm safety net programs and U.S. sugar policy. “Our sugarcane and…
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
…foreign sugar. And it costs taxpayers nothing. Maintaining a strong safety net in the next Farm Bill is going to be critical to our farm economy and our national food…
House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on Hemp
…has shown hemp to have promising nutritional benefits to livestock and pet animals. Studies are still ongoing to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of hemp as a feed ingredient. Colorado…
Beagle Brigade Act Seeks to Bolster Pest and Disease Protection
…travel safety, and work every day to prevent the introduction of harmful foreign animal and plant diseases and pests into the U.S.” Signatories of the letter include the American Farm…
Almond Update: Emphasizing Heat Illness Prevention in Orchards
…and a good plan will incorporate all of those things.” Detailed resources pertaining to heat illness are available from the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health. Listen to Ceja’s…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-11-22
…support in the next Farm Bill is critical for California producers and new consumer research shows progress in produce safety outreach efforts. Tune in to the show for these news…
Wheat Growers List 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
…priorities on Capitol Hill. The priorities include: Protecting crop insurance to ensure growers have a strong and reliable safety net assists wheat growers when it’s needed during disasters. They also…
Consumer Confidence in Farmers is High
…research to help improve overall information-sharing that will reassure consumers about produce safety. Produce safety concerns have decreased by 20% since the AFF’s last survey in 2016. Concerns about residues…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-05-22
…new grant program and a new food safety certification for a specialty crop program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-04-22
…California producers continuing to rise to challenge regulatory constraints, and details about the food safety hotline to avoid foodborne illness during your holiday cookouts. Tune in to the show for…
Farmers Encouraged to Participate in Pesticide Notification Workshops
…and every single farmer in this state, and anybody who applies pesticides needs to be watching this,” Isom noted. “There’s 1,000-fold safety factor for human health in every pesticide regulation…Again,…
Specialty Crop Producers to Receive Food Safety Assistance from USDA
…for certain on-farm food safety expenses. USDA’s new Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program will assist operations with food safety certification and related expenses in calendar years 2022…
House Agriculture Committee Discusses Dairy Farm Bill Programs
…program in the last farm bill has provided beneficial improvements, lawmakers must continue to ensure the dairy industry has a safety net that works. “This program provides more comprehensive coverage…
VofV: Food Safety and Using Automation to Mitigate Risk
…out more at WGA.com. Priority Sampling Founder and CEO Rafael Davila joins the podcast to talk about his company’s efforts to improve the safety of the food supply chain. “I…