…but I would give it a try. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner. From: USDA Food and Safety Inspection Service Bison from Farm to Table One of our…
Canada Investigating PEDv Outbreak in Manitoba
…boost biosecurity measures as follow-up programs are launched on 220 hog operations in the province. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is also conducting its own investigation to determine the movements…
NCGA CEO Testifies at Senate Hearing
…federal and state agricultural research funding, these agribusiness research investments are vital to the future of food production,” Novak testified. Earlier this year, NCGA and ASA joined forces to conduct…
NFU Joins in Promoting Safe Practices
…and Health Week. President Barack Obama designated farm safety week to reaffirm support for programs and practices that promote health and safety on America’s farms. “We’re glad to see the…
Food Products Database
…at the meeting announcing a newly expanded food products database. “For over 80-thousand branded food products.” Food companies are going to be providing to the Ag Department’s Research Service, “information…
Vilsack Announces New Initiatives to Address Rural Opioid Epidemic
…steps to use its resources to help battle the opioid epidemic. In March, Secretary Vilsack announced that the Rural Health and Safety Education grant program could be used for communities…
China Investing in Agriculture Modernization
…regarding the investment. The Ministry says the agreement will protect national food security, support the sector doing business overseas and develop China’s seed industry. However, as reported in China, it…
Egypt Ergot Restrictions Dampening Already Sour Wheat Trade
…the latest decision have ranged from the need to cancel contracts due to falling foreign reserves to infighting between government ministries. The official explanation from Egypt has been public safety…
EPA Says Glyphosate Likely Not Carcinogenic
…opinions vary on the subject, according to Reuters. The European Food Safety Authority last November said glyphosate was “unlikely to pose a carcinogenic hazard to humans.” The EPA’s proposed position…
Agri View: Apple Versatility
Everett Griner talks about the apple being widely grown, explored and consumed in today’s Agri View. Apple Versatility Apples. Always considered a good health food. Why do we see so…
Funding for 2016 “CalAgPlate” Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is currently accepting proposals for the 2016 California Agriculture Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. This program makes available an estimated $257,000…
Retail Dairy Prices Rose in August, but Still Lower than Last Year
Annemarie Kuhns, USDA food price economist, giving the Consumer Price Index information for dairy prices. lower-than-last-year…
CDFA Collaborates on Draft ‘Vibrant Communities and Landscapes’
…improved access to and supply of affordable housing, transportation alternatives, open space and outdoor recreational opportunities, affordable healthy foods, living-wage jobs, social support, and economic and educational opportunities; • The…
National Farm Safety Week
…This Land of Ours. National Farm Safety Week The week of Sept. 18-24 has been designated as “National Farm Safety Week.” An annual and week-long event intended to bring extra…