…pushback, particularly on SNAP benefits, which could be cut by $290 billion over 10 years. The bill also includes safety net provisions for farmers, such as better reference prices and…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-14-25
…ranchers face increasing cattle losses. Safety concerns are rising as the Parks and Wildlife Service explores mitigation strategies. Meanwhile, California maintains its leadership in strawberry production, with strong supplies from…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-13-25
…and trade tensions, noting that 100 Farmers Union members lobbied Congress. He also addressed potential USDA budget cuts, which could impact farm safety nets and conservation programs, and the impact…
Trade Agreement with the UK Draws Praise from NCBA
…collaborated with British stakeholders to showcase the high quality and safety standards of U.S. beef. These efforts have played a critical role in promoting American beef as a premium product…
Agricultural Trade Remains Dynamic in Fruit Production and Distribution
…the FDA has blocked avocado shipments to Taiwan due to excessive cadmium levels, which surpass the country’s safety threshold. On a broader scale, the global melon market is projected to…
Specialized Aircraft Ejecting Millions of Mediterranean Fruit Flies
…conducted seven days-a-week, with the exception of periods when the airfield is closed or when weather conditions threaten crew safety or the quality of the release. Courtesy of CDFA Specialized…
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Strengthen Local Meat Processing Infrastructure
…to bolster small and very small meat and poultry processors across the United States. The legislation seeks to enhance access to critical food safety information, facilitate interstate sales of inspector-approved…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-28-25
…children. The Food and Drug Administration’s announcement to eliminate artificial dyes from US food by 2027, including red number three, was discussed. The FDA’s contradictory findings on the dye’s safety…
Produce Safety Rule Compliance for Large Farms Begins
By Friday musa, via Wikimedia Commons The US Food and Drug Administration‘s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule compliance for large farms has begun, with small farms facing…
CDFA to Host a Series of Quarterly Virtual Training Workshops
Courtesy of CDFA The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will host a series of quarterly virtual training workshops on the Produce Safety Program (PSP) portal through fall 2025….
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-23-25
…in agriculture news, focusing on sun safety and the importance of vitamin D. They highlight a recent trip by Georgia citrus growers to California to learn about citrus farming. Lindy…
Tree Nut Growers Prepare for New Water Rules Ahead of 2025 Deadline
…first in a series of workshops aimed at helping tree nut growers prepare for upcoming federal water safety rules. The Pre-Harvest Water Assessment Regional Workshop focused on the Food Safety…
NASDA Policy Priorities Set for 2025
…ago. There’s huge potential now with gene editing.” McKinney also pointed to uncertainty around federal-state partnerships, especially when it comes to food safety programs. “We’re not panicking,” he said, “but…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
…wolf reintroduction, including the need for better management and the potential conflict between environmentalists and local communities. Both states are grappling with the balance between conservation and the safety of…