Thanks to USDA research, modifications in poultry sampling for Avian Influenza means improved efficiency and cost savings. Rod Bain has the report. USDA Research Causes Modifications in Poultry Sampling for …
Vilsack Hopes Poultry Modernization will be Approved This Year
When will the USDA’s controversial plan to modernize the nation’s poultry inspection be approved? Gary Crawford has the report with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Vilsack Hopes Poultry Modernization will be …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA March 28
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation …
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Processed Egg Products Unfit For Human Consumption
WASHINGTON, March 26, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert because Nutriom LLC, a Lacey, Wash. establishment, declined to …
Millions of Americans Are Still at Risk
Millions of Americans Are Still at Risk of Higher Utility Costs Despite CFTC Move Senate Majority Leader Reid Must Consider the Public Power Risk Management Act WASHINGTON – March 26, …
Vilsack on EPA Proposed Clean Water Act Clarifications
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides comments on the announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corp of Engineers concerning their proposed Clean Water Act clarifications.Vilsack on EPA Proposal …
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clarify Protection for Nation’s Streams and Wetlands
The following is a a news release from the Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) jointly released …
Celebrating Farmers
During the month of March there is a big focus nationwide on agriculture. March has things like National FFA Week, California Ag Day at the Capital and National Ag Day. …
Growing Pains for National Organic Program
The USDA says 18,513 farms and businesses are now certified under the National Organic Program which is an increase of 763 from the year before. The figure is up nearly …
Dr. Norman Borlaug Honored on National Ag Day in Washington D.C.
The man called “the father of the green revolution”, Dr. Norman Borlaug was honored on what would have been his 100th birthday. Dr. Borlaug is credited with saving billions of …
Lucas: Borlaug’s Legacy
Lucas: Borlaug’s Legacy Reminds Us to Continue Work in Agricultural Research WASHINGTON – Rep. Frank Lucas, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee today issued the following statement on the dedication …
Heat Illness Seminars Coming Up
We have only had a few days of spring, but it is already time to start thinking about the hot summer temperatures. Several organizations are getting together today to kick …
NASS Releases 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
How is California agriculture changing? Early data released from the 2012 Census of Agriculture shows the ups and downs of farming in this state. NASS Releases 2012 Census of Agriculture …
This Week @ USDA March 21, 2014
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation …