…homes; and funded nearly 9,200 community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care facilities. USDA also has invested $31.3 billion in 963 electric projects that have financed more…
Training, Educating the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…benchmarking Assisting beginning farmers or ranchers in acquiring land from retiring farmers and ranchers Agricultural rehabilitation and vocational training for veterans Farm safety and awareness Other similar subject areas of…
Most Consumers Say They Lack Access to Information about Food
…of consumers strongly agree they have access to all the information they want regarding food, how it’s produced and safety. Charlie Arnot, CEO of CFI says “the industry still has…
NIFA Awards Community Food Projects
…and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. USDA has significantly expanded its efforts…
China Wants GMOs, Citizens Don’t
A new report says China wants to incorporate the use of genetically modified organisms in agriculture, but the Chinese people do not. And Bloomberg says the latest food safety scandal…
State Proposes Regulation on Pesticide Use
…child day care facility, as defined in Section 1596.750 of the Health and Safety Code, or for kindergarten, elementary, or secondary school purposes. It excludes family day care homes, postsecondary…
Funding Available for Specialty Crop Research
…in plant breeding, pest management, production efficiency, new innovations and technology, and food safety in production and processing. Grant categories include standard research and extension projects, coordinated agricultural projects, and…
CA to receive $11.7M Funding for FSMA Produce Safety Rrule
CDFA was recently awarded $11.7 million for state-level implementation of the Produce Safety Rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). This follows the recent Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)…
Organic Research and Extension Programs Funding
…program in organic agriculture. Another award of $1.9 million will go to the Regents of the University of California to conduct a multi-regional analysis on soil health and food safety…
Poultry and Soy Groups in Cuba This Week
…and egg industry representatives to get a better feel for the food distribution system in Cuba and to talk about biosecurity, food safety, and nutrition issues. The delegation also includes…
AFB Pres. Duvall on Urban Ag Act of 2016
…of the bill is not only critical for production, but also for exploring the risk management, food safety, environmental and economic factors that are critical for economic success. “It’s exciting…
Court Strikes Down Tighter Anhydrous Restrictions
…ruled against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, known as OSHA, because the Administration violated the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Last year, OSHA issued a memo redefining the retail…
Tight Shell Means Less Pests
…out there with an anvil and a mallet, but we do want well-sealed nuts to reduce the pressure that insects give us, lower inputs for growers and increase food safety.”…
Antibiotic Resistance Can Occur Naturally in Soil Bacteria
…that once killed them. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers are investigating agriculture-related antibiotic resistance and developing solutions to address food safety, animal production and protection, and the environment. Part of…