…there’s a real crisis this winter with farmers unable to get financing and bankers up in arms, “Does it make sense to do a Band-Aid or admit that the safety…
USDA: Animal Welfare Act / Horse Protection Act Enforcement Actions
…It excludes those animals raised for food or fiber. Persons who operate facilities in these categories must provide their animals with adequate care and treatment in the areas of housing,…
Psyllid Spreads North, Found in Placer County
…HLB or citrus greening disease, will kill any tree it infects and there is no known cure, other than prevention. A call to the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s…
Farm Bureau: River-Flow Plan Will Cause Needless Suffering
…said. “Farmers have consistently improved the efficiency with which they use water to grow food and farm crops,” he said. “It’s time to apply the same standards to water dedicated…
Foods You Should Refrigerate
…we mark National Food Safety Month all month-long, there’s yet another thing to consider. Some food and drink items that you probably don’t refrigerate, but health experts say you should….
Livestock Groups Launch Website on Antibiotic Changes
Several major agricultural groups launched a website to provide information on the Food and Drug Administration’s new rules that will change how antibiotics are used to keep animals healthy. The…
National Food Safety Month
…to prevent the spread of this “Notorious Virus”. From: National Food Safety Month.com National Food Safety Month Spotlights Foodborne Illness Detection and Protection In its ongoing commitment to food safety,…
State Ag Officials Seek OSHA Enforcement Extension
…Policy, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture NASDA Comments on OSHA’s Proposed Revisions to Progress Safety Management and Explosives and Blasting Agents Dear Assistant Secretary Michaels, Occupational Safety and…
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…the stage. HOMEGROWN Concessions®: ==================================== Pioneering a change in food for the music business, HOMEGROWN Concessions® features family farm food according to Farm Aid’s criteria. HOMEGROWN Concessions® has fed more…
Farm to School Grants to Increase Local Foods in Schools
…year. Administered by USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service, these annual, competitive grants will help further USDA efforts to increase locally sourced foods in America’s school meals. “Bringing the bounty of…
National Peanut Day
…are such a popular snack, ingredient and Super-food. In honor of this nutty holiday here are a few fun facts for you to chew on. It takes about 540 peanuts…
WASDE at a Glance
…decrease in EU exports on the continued decline in supplies. Total global use is up 4.2 million tons with increases in both food and feed use. With total use rising…
Groups Support Heritage Foundation Farm Bill Report
…President Scott Haber said the report confirms how far the “so-called safety net” has strayed from its intended purpose. “It’s to help farmers weather the ups and downs in agriculture,…
DPR Takes Action Against Grower
…produce samples annually from wholesale and retail stores, farmers markets and other outlets for testing at California Department of Food and Agriculture’s laboratories. The laboratories test for more than 300…