San Diego County reported its first confirmed presence of the bacteria that causes HLB in citrus. A group of industry organizations has filed suit against the emergency safety standards that…
California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts
…identification, and surveillance, as well as to ensure the safety of nursery production. The selected projects will be undertaken in 49 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico,…
CRP General Signup Will Be Open Through February 12
…COVID safety protocols are in place in most areas, all USDA Service Centers remain open for business. Those interested in applying to the CRP will need to contact their local…
Important Reasons for Removing Tree Stumps
…regrow, too, which will become even more costly and difficult to remove as they keep coming back. Safety is also a concern. They present a tripping hazard for pedestrians. And, they…
Industry Groups Push Back on Emergency Safety Standards
A group of industry organizations is pushing back against the emergency safety standards that have been put in place in response to COVID-19. The coalition of agricultural and business groups…
FSA Helped Farmers and Ranchers Address 2020 Challenges
…to deliver crucial safety net, disaster assistance, farm loan and conservation programs to America’s farmers and livestock producers,” FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce said in a news release. “We partner with…
FDA Extends Comment Period for FSMA Food Traceability Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the deadline for commenting on the Food Safety Modernization Act’s traceability rule. The original comment period was set to close on…
Spray Safe Hopes to Go Virtual As Well
…programs around the state will hopefully take place despite Covid-19 safety precautions. “That’s huge in the way of whether it’s protecting bees or preventing drift in general, Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner…
Blueberry Growers Form Alliance to Address Market Issues
…increase in blueberry exports potentially exposing American consumers to products from countries that do not have the same, stringent food safety protocols. Listen to the radio report below. Blueberry Growers…
USDA Announces New Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology
…are outlining a pragmatic, science-based, and risk-based approach that focuses on the potential risk to animal and livestock health, the environment, and food safety in order to provide our farmers…
Genetically Modified Pigs Approved for Human Consumption by FDA
…in red meat. While FDA has determined that GalSafe pigs are safe to consume, the food safety specific to AGS was not evaluated. The genetically modified pigs are licensed to…
DWR Encourages More Climate Change Collaboration
…mitigating adverse effects on the environment as well as public health and safety. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Beef Alliance Startup Challenge Encourages Innovation in Cattle Industry
…nutrition and production efficiency, livestock monitoring and traceability, food safety, business management, and animal health. Listen to the radio report below. Beef Alliance Startup Challenge Encourages Innovation in Cattle Industry…
California Olive Oil Crop Falls Short of 2.5 Million Gallon Estimate
…all of California farming, the COVID-19 pandemic had quite an impact on olive growers and millers. Producers implemented more stringent workplace policies to ensure the safety of harvest crews and…