…jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For…
E. coli Investigation and Warning Fallout Continues
…October and major growers like Taylor Farms had social media campaigns saying this was a voluntary recall and they stand by their product and it’s safety. Federal Drug Administration (FDA)…
Nighttime Labor Regulations Quietly Moving Fast
A proposal to implement further nighttime labor regulations for the agricultural industry is continuing to make progress. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, had previously…
Japan May Remove Age Restrictions on Beef Imports
American cattle are now one step closer to no longer having an age restriction for beef products imported by Japan after several years of regulation. Japan’s Food Safety Commission recently…
Cell-Cultured Meat Products to Be Regulated by Both USDA and FDA
…regulatory framework can be successfully implemented and assure the safety of these products.” The FDA will administer cell collection, cell banks, and cell growth and differentiation. The regulatory responsibility will…
USDA Partners with Communities to Bring High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure to Rural Areas
…on unserved portions of Le Flore County, Oklahoma. This project will increase access to economic development, health care, educational and public safety opportunities for 300 households and 15 businesses. It…
Results From Romaine E. coli Outbreak Investigation
…mitigate risks related to land uses near or adjacent to growing fields that may contaminate agricultural water, and that they verify that food safety procedures, policies, and practices are developed…
EPA Announces Changes To Dicamba Registration
…standards. The Agency has also determined that extending these registrations with the new safety measures will not affect endangered species. Learn more: https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/registration-dicamba-use-genetically-engineered-crops Source: Environmental Protection Agency Sponsored Content Fungicide…
Funding to Increase Access to Education, Workforce Training and Health Care Opportunities in Rural Communities
…create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas….
Perdue Talks Possible Trade Aid Adjustments
…and not country averages. “I think we’ve got to look at situations where people had good crops that were totally obliterated,” Perdue says in the DTN report. “These safety-net programs…
John Deere Gives Significant Grant to National FFA Organization
…future.” The Deere contribution provides support for FFA chapters to help build stronger communities through various service projects that address environmental responsibility, hunger, health and nutrition, community safety, and community…
New BeeWhere Program to Provide Better Protection of Bee Hives
The BeeWhere program unveiled at the California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA) conference is designed to promote bee health and safety by encouraging communication between beekeepers and pesticide applicators….
NCC Says USDA Must Take Part in Regulation of Cell-Cultured Meat Products
…and properly labeled manner for consumers: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service should regulate the labeling and safety of these products; It is not appropriate to…
NCBA to Reiterate Unwavering Support for USDA Oversight of Lab-Grown Fake Meat
Fake Meat Courtesy NCBA The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) will highlight the food safety and product labeling expertise of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) during a two-day public…