…need promotion for organic as consumers continue to demand food transparency.” There were over 1,400 growers and other members of the organic supply chain who issued their support for the…
Perdue Names Bruce Summers AMS Administrator
…practices in the agricultural supply chain by enforcing contract standards for the livestock and fruit and vegetable industries as well as the National Organic Program. More than 4,000 AMS professionals…
Perdue Announces FSIS Key Leadership
…Service (FSIS). Rottenberg has been named the Administrator of FSIS and Kiecker the Deputy Administrator. “Providing all Americans access to a safe and secure food supply is one of USDA’s…
USDA Projects Smaller Corn, Soybean Crops
The May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates from the Department of Agriculture projects smaller corn and soybean crops this year. The corn crop is projected at 14.0 billion bushels,…
Secretary Perdue Commits to Prioritizing Food Waste Solutions
…food supply chain. Following the roundtable, Secretary Perdue issued the following statement: “Our nation’s agricultural abundance should be used to nourish those in need, not fill the trash,” said Secretary…
Congress to Study Ways to Reduce Food Waste
…the food supply chain. Announced by Representatives Chellie Pingree, a Democrat from Maine, and Iowa Republican David Young, the group is expected to “shine a spotlight” on Department of Agriculture…
Growth Energy Comments on EPA CVR Waiver
…submitted a proposal to change the point of blending under the RFS away from refiners and further down the supply chain. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Celebrating National Raisin Day
…protein, have antioxidants, are low in sodium and contain no cholesterol. California produces the majority of the world’s raisin supply. Interestingly enough, April 30 is both National Oatmeal Cookie Day…
Syngenta Says European Decision Takes Ag In The Wrong Direction
…address the challenges we face in ensuring a safe and reliable food supply, while also taking care of the environment. They say the Bee Risk Guidance Document is so conservative…
California Industry Aggressively Confronting Sticky Cotton
…Summit in Fresno, bringing together individuals from every part of the supply chain to hear the latest developments and offer feedback as to what priorities should be moving forward. “We…
Western Growers Endorses California Water Bond
…state. Following a board discussion and vote on the matter, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement: “The Water Supply and Water Quality Act of 2018…
Updated Water Allocations Double, Still Below Half for Southern CVP Agriculture
…for caution in the allocation process. “Even with the recent gains in water supply, the year as a whole has still been relatively dry. We will continue to monitor our…
Culver’s to Donate Custard Sales to FFA
…the restaurant chain. Thursday May, 3rd is Culver’s Scoops of Thanks Day. Scoops of Thanks Day is part of Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project. The project supports agricultural education programs,…
Bayer On Track to Acquire Monsanto
…another merger between two sizable companies in the industry. Several industry groups have voiced their opposition to the further consolidation of the agricultural supply industry, particularly after the mergers between…