The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $650 million in the Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant program. The PRS grant program is aimed at supporting farmers and ranchers…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-14-21
…receiving another $1million to support produce safety research, and drought-impacted ranchers to receive USDA assistance for transportation costs. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day Coming Up September 23
…Parlier. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, pre-registration will be required to attend. Cooperative Extension Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor for Fresno, Kings, and Tulare Counties, Nick Clark said the…
Almond Update: 2021 Almond Conference Hotels Available September 13
…the world and looking at how food safety within the almond industry has evolved over the past 20 years,” Bailey noted. “So, there’s really something for everyone.” Listen to Bailey’s…
‘Farm Safety Yields Real Results’
…Education Center for Agricultural Safety picked this year’s theme as “Farm Safety Yields Real Results” for the week of September 20-25. AgriSafe will offer free webinars on tractor and roadway…
Ventura County Women In Ag
…the way down to ag education for children to make sure they understand the importance of agriculture in our community and to the community-based organizations that advocate for farmworker safety.”…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
…farmworkers, meatpacking workers, and front-line grocery workers for pandemic-related health and safety costs. A total of $700 million is being made available to support the new program through the Consolidated…
Development of A Statewide Pesticide Notification System Moves Forward
…safety is a paramount concern for farmers and ranchers. However, there are questions as to the necessity of a pesticide notification system that covers the state in its entirety. In…
House Ag Democrats Express Concern Regarding Biotech Trade Barriers
…agreement, China committed to predictable and consistent average timelines for regulating biotechnology products for import and agreed not to request information unnecessary for assessing the safety of a product for…
USDA Seeking Comments on Labeling Meat Derived from Animal Cells
The Department of Agriculture is seeking comments regarding the labeling of meat and poultry products made using cultured cells derived from animals. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-03-21
…supplies not just a problem in the U.S. and how Ventura County is prioritizing farmworker safety. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen…
USDA Has Big Expectations for Agricultural Exports
…ranchers and processors are the world’s best and global demand for their products is a testament to their quality, safety and commitment to sustainability and has led to a projected…
Specialty Crop Multi-State Program to Award $10 Million in Funding
…to state departments of agriculture to help support collaborative, multi-state projects that address issues of food safety, pests and disease, research, and marketing and promotion for specialty crops. “This program…
EPA Moves to End Chlorpyrifos Use on National Scale
…guided by the most reliable determinant of safety, which is science. This administration has repeatedly made commitments to abide by science, yet the EPA decision on chlorpyrifos strays from that…