…USAID to rapidly detect and respond to emerging viruses such as Ebola. California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System, which protects public and animal health in partnership with the…
$8.5 Million Awarded to Improve Communities’ Water Sources
…and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. Find out more online at www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts….
Confusing Chicken Labels
…are applied to all chicken products. The modern chicken inspection system consists of examination, trimming, washing and chilling. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspectors further ensure safety by conducting…
Funding to Support Implementation of the FDA FSMA Produce Rule
…used to support implementation of the Produce Safety rule, which became final in November 2015 and establishes enforceable safety standards for the production and harvesting of produce on farms. Implementation…
NCGA Disappointed with Senate Vote
…state labeling legislation will soon harm both the American families who grow food and those who buy it. Given the overwhelming scientific evidence of the safety of this technology and…
Conaway on Senate Failure to Advance GMO Labeling Legislation
…farmers and ranchers. “There are many marketing techniques available to provide consumers with information about the products they choose to purchase. Biotechnology is not an issue of safety. Therefore, government…
Farm to School Programs Invest in Local Economies
…and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Together these programs make up the federal nutrition safety net. The Farm to School program is a core element of the USDA’s Know Your…
Grain Bin Safety
…nominate your fire department , go to http://www.grainbinsafetyweek.com/. Fast Facts-Grain Handling Safety Coalition (.pdf) Grain-Safety info sheet (.pdf) Head to Toe Grain Safety (.pdf) Safe Storage and Handling of Grain…
Agri View: Avian Flu…Again?
…Avian Influenza in a Commercial Turkey Flock in Dubois County, Indiana 1-15-16 Press Call Audio Response Documents: Policy, Health & Safety Information, and Resources Confirmed Detections Map for 2014-2015 Confirmed…
$14.5 Million in Available Funding for Plant-Biotic Research
…of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email updates, or follow on Twitter @usda_NIFA,…
Growing Safely – Rural Road Safety
Agricultural Safety Awareness-Rural Road Safety Drive with Reason, It’s Farming Season! This time of year, farmers are busy working in the fields and driving tractors, farm trucks, wagons and large…
Growing Safely – Tractor Safety
…and Road Rules (.pdf) No Rider Policy (.pdf) Power take-off two chances (.pdf) PTO Safety for Adults (.pdf) PTO Safety Info (.pdf) PTO Safety Tips (.pdf) Tractor Roll-Over Safety (.pdf)…
Child Safety on the Farm
…Safety is No Accident.” Check out this farm safety material: Agritourism Practices.pdf Appropriate tasks for Kids.pdf Farm Safety for Kids.pdf Farm Safety of Children and Families.pdf Hearing Safety.pdf Heat Stress.pdf…
Farm and Ranch Safety Week
The 2016 Agricultural Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) Week is celebrated March 6-12. The theme for the week is “Caution—Safety is No Accident” and will highlight a different safety focus each…