The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced additional funding opportunities for specialty crop growers. USDA’s Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program is expanding to include medium-sized businesses, in addition…
Safety When Grilling and Smoking on the Fourth of July
…USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA/FSIS) is asking everyone to take the proper precautions during food prep. Thaw the meat or poultry first. Marinate your protein in the refrigerator….
Cookout Food Safety Tips
Some food safety tips for your Independence Day cookout. That’s coming up on this line of Ours. Using a digital thermometer when you barbecue beaf steak, spare ribs, poultry, and…
Water, Rest, and Shade are Key to Heat Illness Prevention Plans
…that tailgate trainings are performed in the mornings prior to the start of the shift, which include briefings on the symptoms of heat illness. AgSafe provides health and safety trainings…
Producers Encouraged to Submit Crop Acreage Reports Before Deadline
…vary by crop and location. Accurate and timely reporting is crucial for accessing benefits like safety nets, disaster assistance, and crop insurance. To file, farmers must provide details about their…
Mexico’s Leadership Change Could Bring Trade Changes
…to have an impact not just with Mexico trade, but possibly all around the world in the continued just knowledge and understanding of the safety that comes with GMO corn.”…
Senate Farm Bill Framework Receiving Industry Support
…and Forestry, unveiled a five-year farm bill proposal on Tuesday. The framework aims to modernize the farm safety net, increase funding for agricultural trade, and invest in rural development. It…
Almond Update: ABC Taking Applications for Committees and Workgroups
…covering areas such as finance, global communications, trade, regulatory issues, almond quality, food safety, and marketing. Hillman highlighted specific groups like the Almond Quality and Food Safety Committee, which focuses…
Make Ag Safety a Priority
…the University of Illinois, FarmDoc, and University of Illinois Extension. In the monthly webinar, experts will cover a different safety topic and share resources from various concepts around machinery safety,…
USDA Program for Dairy Producers Amid H5N1
…livestock, the Department continues to work closely with federal partners at the CDC on protecting the health of people and FDA on protecting the safety of the food supply. The…
House Subcommittee Advances AM for Every Vehicle Act
…recreational vehicles. I think we need to study those issues.” Legislation to require AM radio as a safety feature in all vehicles currently has 61 cosponsors in the Senate and…
North American Organizations Call for More Opportunities for Beef Producers
…American trade partners accountable by conducting transparent, in-country, science-based food safety and animal health audits. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn…
Summer Food Safety
…The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service is offering food safety tips to keep you safe from foodborne illness. Number one: wash your hands. The first…
Food Safety Tips for Summer Grilling
…dusanpetkovic/DepositPhotos image Food safety is important when it comes to grilling season so there are a few things to keep in mind. Ensure you cook your meat and poultry to…