…42 percent of domestic food samples and nearly 50 percent of imported foods were found to have no pesticide residues at all. Under the Domestically Produced Animal-Derived Foods sampling assignment,…
Week in Review: Newsom Addresses Port Congestion, Changing COVID Protocols for Employers
…action by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health. The new ELAP Feed Transportation Producer Tool helps ranchers determine estimated payments as part of the program. Reclamation announced the…
USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee
…safety issues, and committee reports provide information and scientific advice to federal food safety agencies. The committee also provides a foundation for regulations and programs to reduce foodborne disease and…
USDA Launches New Effort to Reduce Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Poultry
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a stronger and more comprehensive effort to reduce Salmonella illnesses associated with poultry products. The agency is initiating several activities…
New and Pending Changes to COVID Expectations for Employers
COVID expectations for employers could be on the horizon after recent action by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). Last month, Cal/OSHA issued a proposal to replace…
Health Bite: Diet Myths Part Three
…removing treats or sweets from your diet, restricting certain foods and/or food groups, and following protocols that claim to reduce body fat in certain areas, like the belly. First, removing…
NASS Collecting Additional Information on Local Food Practices
…food marketing practices. This information came from farmers and ranchers who had previously reported local food marketing activity on prior surveys and a census. In light of the extreme dynamics…
New Tool Helps Ranchers Estimate Assistance Covered Under ELAP
…a fair share of the food dollar,” USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said in a press release. “From climate change to COVID-19, we are continuously working to make…
‘Encouraging’ Development in Helping California Meat Suppliers
…Food Systems Lab. While California has already been dealing with challenges in the meat processing sector, complications arising due to COVID-19 have put a national spotlight on the overall resilience…
Coverage Limits Increased Under California FAIR Plan
…FAIR Plan is one step towards creating a more reliable safety net for the industry. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR…
Comment Sought on Draft of California’s Climate Smart Strategy
…of California landscapes in working towards environmental goals. “Our state is unmatched in natural beauty and has a dynamic agricultural economy that helps feed the world,” California Department of Food…
VofV: Tackling Food Waste – Tech as the Watchdog of Quality Control
…is making that world a reality. Understanding the amount of food produced globally that goes to waste, Hazel Technologies CEO Aidan Mouat has made it his mission to use chemistry…
California Enters Domestic Mutual Reliance Agreement with FDA
…the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, the Partnership for Food Protection, and the New Era of Smarter Food Safety blueprint. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
NIFA Invests $10 Million for Food Safety Outreach, Training and Education
…grants have been awarded under the Food Safety Outreach Competitive Grant Program. The grants are offered to help with the development and implementation of food safety training, education, extension outreach,…