The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to extend the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule by 30 months, giving businesses until July 20, 2028 to implement its requirements. While the delay would postpone enforcement, the rule itself remains unchanged, aiming to improve food safety through enhanced traceability. The FDA will use the extension to collaborate with stakeholders,…
The March/April digital issue of the Western Grower & Shipper Magazine is available for online viewing here. The cover story, "Saving Gentle Giants: How One Ag Family Turned Their Ranch into a Haven for Draft Horses," follows Sarah Rodriguez’s journey in founding The Canyon House, a sanctuary dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating draft horses once bound for slaughter. With deep…
On Tuesday, March 11, SVP of Innovation Walt Duflock joined a panel of five industry experts at the World Agri-Tech Summit in San Francisco to discuss “Farm Automation: Addressing Labor Challenges Through Robotics.” Chaired by Vonnie Estes, VP of Innovation at IFPA, the panel featured Pål Johan From, Founder and CEO of Saga Robotics // Thorvald; Scott Komar, SVP of Global R&D at…
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is now open for applications. The grant application deadline is 11:59:59 p.m. (MST) Monday, March 17, 2025. All applications must be submitted online. According to Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA), in order to qualify, “projects must enhance specialty crop industry competitiveness. Applications for grant funds should show how the…