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PFAS Hurting Farmers, Maine Lawmakers Call on USDA for Help

March 24, 2022

Per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are causing long-lasting contamination on Maine farms, prompting the state’s lawmakers to call on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for financial assistance.

FDA Debuts Agricultural Water Assessment Builder

March 21, 2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched its Agricultural Water Assessment Builder to help farms understand Agricultural Water Proposed Rule requirements.

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GFSI Opens Stakeholder Consultation for USDA AMS

February 22, 2022

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is seeking stakeholder consultation for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS) Harmonized GAP Plus+ version 3.0.

Communication

Best Practices for Virtual Communication

Pivoting from traditional means of communication to ensure business continuity.

Wendy White M.Sc. Jennifer Stone, M.Ed., Ed.S.

April 15, 2021

Virtual education and training sessions have become imperative to maintaining and ensuring business continuity. Learn how this format can work for your food business.

Manufacturing News

FDA takes measures to promote the microbiological safety of leafy greens

Wayne Labs

May 12, 2020

To combat recurring food safety issues, FDA has come up with a plan for 2020, called the "2020 Leafy Greens STEC Action Plan."

Commentary | Regulations & Legislation

Operations during COVID-19

April 9, 2020

Although much of the United States had been shut down at presstime, to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the country is depending on food manufacturers, distributors and grocery stores to stay in operation.

Blockchain spend in world agriculture market expected to record CAGR of 48.8%

What's more is, blockchain spend is projected to increase from $524.8 million in 2019 to $8,489 million by 2025

November 6, 2019

Blockchain spend in the agriculture industry increased at 129.3% during 2018 to reach $258 million, and is expected to record a CAGR of 48.8%, increasing from $524.8 million in 2019 to $8,489 million by 2025, according to a report produced by Research and Markets, Ireland.

Hurricane Michael and crops impact, pecans

Hurricane Michael's impact on agriculture

Douglas Peckenpaugh

Liz Parker

October 19, 2018

Hurricane Michael made landfall in Florida's Panhandle on October 10, leaving behind much devastation in its wake, including significant agricultural damage.

Research illustrates trust deficit in agriculture, food processing

When it comes to trust, federal regulatory agencies rank eighth and food companies rank last on a list of 11 choices.

January 18, 2018

While food companies, federal regulatory agencies and farmers are held responsible for ensuring the health and safety of food, not all are trusted to get the job done, according to new research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI), Kansas City, Mo.