Maine Farmer Lost Appeal to Sell Raw Milk Without License
- June 19, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted June 19, 2014 A Blue Hill farmer, Dan Brown, lost an appeal to sell raw milk without a state license,...
Consumer Reports to End “Natural” Food Labeling
- June 18, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted June 18, 2014 Consumer Reports National Research Center released a poll revealing that 59 percent of consumers check to...
Goehring Forming Panel to Review Ag-Related Federal Regulations
- June 17, 2014
- Elizabeth
–> Posted June 17, 2014 Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring announced the formation of a regulatory review committee to help farmers and...
Wheat Growers Request Support for Pesticide Permitting Bill
- June 16, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted June 16, 2014 The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) is requesting support from Members of Congress for H.R....
Supreme Court Rules Against Coca-Cola in POM Wonderful Dispute
- June 13, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted June 13, 2014 On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of POM Wonderful in their advertising dispute with...
Assessment Rate Decreased for California Olive Committee
- June 12, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted June 12, 2014 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) adopted an interim final rule, without change, that decreased the...
$12.5 Million Available in Matching Payments under BCAP
- June 12, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted June 12, 2014 The Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced the availability of $12.5 million in matching payments under the...
Tolerance Amended for Spirodiclofen Residue
- June 12, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted June 12, 2014 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amended a tolerance for residues of spirodiclofen in or on citrus...
Tolerances Established for Tricyclazole Residue
- June 12, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted June 12, 2014 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established tolerance for residues of tricyclazole in or on imported rice....
FDA Confirmed Expanded Use of Spirulina Extract
- June 12, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted June 12, 2014 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed the final rule that amended the color additive regulations...
Social Media Webinar Announced for Marketing Aquaculture Products
- June 12, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted June 12, 2014 A webinar, “Social Media Tips for Direct Marketing Aquaculture Products,” will take place on June 19,...
USDA Filed Action Against Allens Inc.
- June 12, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted June 12, 2014 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) filed an administrative action under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act...
Obama Signed Water Resources Reform and Development Act into Law
- June 12, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted June 12, 2014 On Tuesday, President Barack Obama signed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act into law, according...
New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse Protected by Endangered Species Act
- June 11, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted June 11, 2014 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) determinedendangered species status under the Endangered Species Act of...
FDA Announces Availability of Final Guidance for Eligible Infant Formulas
- June 11, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted June 11, 2014 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the availability of a final guidance, which describes the...
FDA Issued Interim Final Rule for Infant Formulas
- June 11, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted June 11, 2014 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule that adopted the interim final rule...
EPA’s Waters of the U.S. Causes Concern Among Farmers
- June 10, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted June 10, 2014 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to broaden its authority over ”navigable waters” to “waters of...
Direct Final Rule Corrected by GIPSA
- June 10, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted June 10, 2014 The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is correcting a direct final rule from the...
FDA Filed Rule to Eliminate PHOs in Food Products
- June 10, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted June 10, 2014 On May 30, in a meeting with the Office of Management and Budget, the American Bakers...
Cargill Transitions to Crate Free by 2017
- June 10, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted June 10, 2014 Cargill facilities will be 100 percent group housing by the end of 2015, according to a...