With food recalls on the rise and the threat to food security growing, food manufacturers are going to want to know more details about farmers’ and ranchers’ food safety and…
Vilsack on Campbell’s GMO Labels
…the American Farm Bureau Convention, Vilsack says ultimately, it will be the consumer who makes the decisions. Vilsack says the issue of GMO labeling is not about safety – he…
Agriculture Labor Seeing Competitive Trend
…workers. The Guide is designed mainly for those needing “hands-on” information to develop wage, benefit, safety and health, and nondiscrimination policies for businesses in general industry. Read more from USDA….
Outstanding, Creative County Farm Bureau Programs Honored at #AFBF16
…Bin Safety Training/Demonstration, Lamar Member Services California A Partnership for Successful Resource Planning, Modoc Illinois Manure Pit Safety/Rescue Training, Mercer Nebraska Ag Night at the Ball Park, Lancaster Ohio Nutrient…
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
…species programs, food safety and security programs, drought analysis and response, a new program to address antibiotic use in livestock, a new licensing program for medical cannabis, and greater investment…
Farmer Drone Rules
…defined block of airspace and includes special safety provisions unique to the proposed operation. COAs usually are issued for a specific period – up to two years in many cases….
Exports to South Africa
…integrity of the U.S. system for ensuring animal health and food safety, and this will result in high-quality U.S. meat and poultry being available for South African consumers. The regained…
Almond Board: Winter Sanitation in Almonds
…opens the door to Aspergillus molds, which can produce aflatoxin contamination. Aflatoxins are considered a serious food safety issue and are regulated throughout the world. Growers must take four critical…
Agri View: Migrant Trends
…children of farm workers. Out of fear of displacement and deportation, farm workers often remain unable to protest inadequate conditions or report employer’s violation of labor, health or safety laws…
Agri View: Drones-Technology Driven
…20 years and are currently responsible for spraying 40% of fields, Gizmag reported. The RMAX also gained approval in Australia from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), and is flown…
Growing Organic, Conventional and GMO on the Same Farm
…I know there’s immense safety in growing GMO crops. Farmers need to do a better job getting our message out.” Don points out that growing organic tomatoes is more complicated…
USDA Shares 2015 Results
…which is working to use remaining plant residue from the guayule shrub for rubber production. Food Safety Developed the first-ever Salmonella standard for chicken parts, which will reduce illnesses by…
Drone Registration Rules Announced
…safely. I’m excited to welcome these new aviators into the culture of safety and responsibility that defines American innovation.” Registration is a statutory requirement that applies to all aircraft. Under…
USDA Announces $3.4 Million in Funding Available Through International Wheat Partnership Research Program
…health and production and animal products;food safety, nutrition and health; renewable energy, natural resources and environment; agriculture systems and technology; and agriculture economics and rural communities. More information about AFRI…