Posts By: Taylor Lauson
Update: FDA Intends to Extend Compliance Date for Food Traceability Rule
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,…
Western Grower & Shipper Magazine March/April Digital Edition is Available Now
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…
WG’s Walt Duflock Joins Farm Automation Panel at World Agri-Tech Summit in San Francisco
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…