Greg Ibach

Yes, the USDA is out with the interim final rule for USDA hemp production program has been announced. " Some of the key questions being asked over the development of the rural center around testing," according to the USDA's Greg Ibach.  He noted testing protocols and procedures of THC concentrations, how to dispose of non-compliant plants, and other provisions are some of the biggest que

Last month, the USDA declared the country completely free of Pulm Pox Virus, a stone fruit tree disease that causes severe yield losses.  Scientists across the U.S. have been battling the virus for 20 years.   "When it broke out in 1999, in Pennsylvania, APHIS and Department of Agriculture asked me to come and be part of the science team and eradication program," said Tim Gottwald is a U

Many farmers nationwide and across the Northwest, are excited about growing hemp. However, the USDA has several words of caution. "Just like every other crop has it's risks and rewards hemp is not without its production risks and difficulties either," said USDA Undersecretary Greg Ibach...

Last week we told you the USDA declared the plum pox virus eradicated in the United States, which is great news for the stone fruit industry.  USDA Undersecretary Greg Ibach says the virus was first detected in 1999, and declaring it eradicated was not a hasty decision.  ...

Last week we told you the USDA declared the plum pox virus eradicated in the United States, which is great news for the stone fruit industry.  USDA Undersecretary Greg Ibach says the virus was first detected in 1999, and declaring it eradicated was not a hasty decision.   ...

On Thursday, USDA declared the U.S. free of plum pox virus.  USDA undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs Greg Ibach made the declaration at a ceremony, saying the 20-year fight against the disease “is officially over.”   ...

On Thursday, USDA declared the U.S. free of plum pox virus.  USDA undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs Greg Ibach made the declaration at a ceremony, saying the 20-year fight against the disease “is officially over.”   Ibac...

Earlier this week, the Organic Farmers Association delivered a letter to USDA in response to a statement made by Undersecretary Greg Ibach.  The Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs recently spoke about possibly opening up a dialogue about gene-editing in organic agriculture. The...

Earlier this week, the Organic Farmers Association delivered a letter to USDA in response to a statement made by Undersecretary Greg Ibach.  The Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs recently spoke about possibly opening up a dialogue about gene-editing in organic agriculture. The...

The trade agreement in principle with Japan is getting praise across much of farm country.   ‘This agreement, we believe, will level the playing field between us and our competitors especially in the red meat sector,” said Ag Undersecretary Greg Ibach.   He note...