Zebra chip is a disease of potatoes that has no cure, but scientists are on the case. They know the bacterium that causes the disease and the insect that carries it. But now, researchers have discovered something they did not know – three new genetic variants (known as haplotypes) of the bacterium and four new insect carriers. …
Under Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE), importers of organic products into the United States must be certified under the USDA organic regulations by a USDA-accredited certifier. This includes operations physically located outside of the United States that are acting as the importer of record for such shipments, regardless of any other certifications they hold for other organic activities. …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a recommended decision on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order regulating the handling of raisins produced from grapes grown in California. …
Since FDA’s menu-labeling regulations became effective in 2018, a wide variety of U.S. foodservice establishments that sell restaurant-type food have disclosed calorie counts on menus, including convenience stores, grocery stores, superstores, and concession stands located within entertainment venues. …
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is organizing this meeting which is first-come, first-served as space is limited. Those wishing to attend, either in person or virtually, must register online. …
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