Ag Alert Update: Farm Bureau welcomes defeat of food labeling initiative
The largest organization representing California family farmers and ranchers thanked voters today for rejecting a ballot initiative that would have required foods containing genetically engineered ingredients to carry a special, California-only label. The California Farm Bureau Federation opposed Proposition 37, which voters defeated in yesterday’s statewide election.
Brown found path to Prop 30. victory in a divided California
On Tuesday night, a triumphant Gov. Jerry Brown told supporters in Sacramento that his tax-hike measure was a "unifying force." Californians were coming together, he said, to support schools and patch the state budget. But Brown’s victory may not have been possible without the deepening divisions that have characterized American politics.
Retirements, elections to impact House ag committee
Republicans maintained control of the US House of Representatives following Tuesday’s election. The elections will result in some changes to the membership of the House Committee on Agriculture when the […]
Poultry industry continues to improve worker safety record
The incidence of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in the poultry sector, which includes slaughter and processing, continues to decline, according to the 2011 Injury and Illness Report recently released […]
Share Your Turkey! Photo Contest
Brines, dry rubs, roasting, smoking, grilling and deep-frying… so many ways to prepare your holiday turkey! The California Poultry Federation wants you to share your special whole turkey preparation of […]
Support for food-labeling Prop. 37 dropping, polls show
Proposition 37 on this year’s ballot asks Californians to decide whether manufacturers should be required to label foods made with genetically engineered ingredients. If the measure is approved, California would […]
Meat, poultry companies mobilize disaster relief
Meat and poultry companies are contributing to disaster relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Hormel Foods Corp. announced a donation of four semi-trailer loads of food […]
Brazil’s corn and ethanol exports surge in the wake of U.S. drought
Brazil’s trade ministry said the country’s exports of corn and ethanol rose in October as foreign buyers turned to Brazil after the worst drought in 50 years ravaged U.S. crops, […]
Foodborne illness affects millions annually
Food recalls are on the rise and food safety systems are broken with 48 million Americans getting sick every year at the price tag of more than $77 billion in […]
‘The Fight for Water: A Farm Worker Struggle’ documentary to screen in Modesto Nov. 29
A documentary about the historic 2009 march of farmers and farm workers across the heart of the California Central Valley to demand that irrigation water restrictions be overturned and their water supply be turned back on is coming to Modesto’s State Theater Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. "The Fight for Water: A Farm Worker Struggle" highlights the human impact an environmental decision had on the farming community when its water supply was shut off, and the march farmers and farm workers staged in order to fight for their water.