…modified-live virus vaccines or MLVs offer safety and efficacy against reproductive diseases along with duration of immunity. Some 99-percent of Dawson’s clients with 70,000 head of cattle are using a…
More Water Users Receive Notices of Curtailment
…of due process, the board’s methods for calculating supply and demand, how it quantifies public trust and public health and safety needs, and how voluntary curtailment agreements already in place…
USDA Unrolling New Crop Insurance Policy Option
…fruits and vegetables. He says crop insurance has USDA Unrolling New Crop Insurance Policy Option been the linchpin of the farm safety net for years, and it continues to grow…
Cook Ground Beef Thoroughly for Safety
With the Memorial Day weekend coming up and a major ground beef recall underway, food safety experts are again urging us to cook ground beef thoroughly to kill any bacteria…
How Long Can Grilled Meat Be Left Out?
So, have you started thinking about your weekend grilling plans? As we head into the summer months, we’ve been sharing some bar-b-que food safety tips with you. Today Marianne Gravely…
A Reminder for All California Farmers and Ranchers
…recover from losses due to drought, flooding and other natural disasters for decades and a strong farm safety net is important to sustain the success of American agriculture. Additional resources…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Announces Continued Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…April 30, 2014 the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and Food and Drug Administration signed an MOU to improve food safety, fraud prevention, and inspection of catfish and catfish…
USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers
…support of small and midsized producers. The first package included efforts to increase access to capital, provide better risk management tools, expand marketing opportunities, and offer food safety training and…
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions
…safety of persons and property continue to exist in California due to water shortage and drought conditions with which local authority is unable to cope; and WHEREAS under the provisions…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Additional USDA Actions to Combat Spread of Diseases Among U.S. Pork Producers
…risk to people and is not a food safety concern. “USDA has been working closely with the pork industry and our state and federal partners to solve this problem. Together,…
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…safety improvements, increased access to healthy food, and new research to help growers increase profitability and sustainability.” As directed by the Farm Bill, the block grants are now allocated to…
Almond Board: Almond Growers Focus on Food Safety Programs
…food safety and that means working on clearing their orchard floors. Almond Growers Focus on Food Safety Programs For the Almond Board’s Good Agricultural Practices Quick Start guide, click here….
Small Wind Turbine Standards Created
In the U.S. the Small Wind Turbine Industry created a standard under the American Wind Energy Association on small wind turbine performance and safety called AWEA 9.1. Managing Director at…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…“loss ratio” plus a reasonable reserve. TITLE XII – Miscellaneous Catfish Inspection: On March 14, 2014, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) submitted the first status report to Congress…