…changes are needed to improve the program as an effective safety net, but such changes go beyond the authority granted to USDA by Congress. We will continue working with Congressional…
Progress during National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month
…Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC); the Summer Food Service Program, and others. Together, these programs comprise America’s nutrition safety net. For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov….
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…well as a continuation of existing working group topics will be determined at the October 2016 meeting. Previous focus areas include: Food Safety/Food Safety Modernization Act issues including outreach, education…
Commentary: Two Examples Demonstrate Regulatory Overreach
…were less about safety and more about agency overreach. Just last month, the court ruled that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration did not follow the proper process, and that…
Safe Food During Power Outage
…ET, Monday through Friday, in English or Spanish. In addition, FSIS posts food safety tips during severe weather on Twitter, @USDAFoodSafety, and on Facebook, at Facebook.com/FoodSafety.gov. For food storage information…
Pesticide Pilot Program is Twofold
…safety for farm workers and also really conveying that the agricultural commissioner’s office is there to regulate the use of pesticides and part of that is protecting farm workers,” Lauritzen…
U.S. Imports of Vietnam Rice lower on Pesticide Violations
Vietnam is under new scrutiny for violating U.S. food safety regulations. The Food and Drug Administration has rejected 95 shipping containers of jasmine rice from Vietnam between January and August…
Thaw Food with Water
…Thawing Video from USDA Food Safety There are three safe ways to thaw food: in the refrigerator, in cold water, and in the microwave oven. For more information visit: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/foodsafety…
Food Policy Action Endorses Clinton
…safety net programs for seniors and families, as well as his plans to dissolve the Food and Drug Administration.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Food…
Forestry Experts Say Tree Mortality Brings Added Risk
…trails and recreation sites where falling timber is likely to threaten people, powerlines and structures, but forestry experts believe the threat to public safety remains. “All it is going to…
Food and Agriculture Co-op Income Again Sets Record
…community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care facilities. USDA also has invested $31.3 billion in 963 electric projects that have financed more than 185,000 miles of transmission…
Safety-Net Payments to Farmers
…receive safety-net payments due to market downturns during the 2015 crop year. “This fall, USDA will be making more than $7 billion in payments under the ARC-County and PLC programs…
Support for Rural Cooperative Businesses and Organizations
…homes; and funded nearly 9,200 community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care facilities. USDA also has invested $31.3 billion in 963 electric projects that have financed more…
Training, Educating the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…benchmarking Assisting beginning farmers or ranchers in acquiring land from retiring farmers and ranchers Agricultural rehabilitation and vocational training for veterans Farm safety and awareness Other similar subject areas of…