…American trade partners accountable by conducting transparent, in-country, science-based food safety and animal health audits. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn…
Summer Food Safety
…The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service is offering food safety tips to keep you safe from foodborne illness. Number one: wash your hands. The first…
Food Safety Tips for Summer Grilling
…dusanpetkovic/DepositPhotos image Food safety is important when it comes to grilling season so there are a few things to keep in mind. Ensure you cook your meat and poultry to…
Almond Matters: Early Summer Pest Management in Orchards
…Burkdoll said there are several pests to pay particular attention to. Mites can become a significant issue if populations are not managed early on in the season as temperatures heat…
Where to Get Food Safety Information
…image Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline, outlining several ways you can get food safety questions answered live by real experts. Sponsored Content Let’s…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 05-21-24
…and a new safety training program for leafy greens has been launched. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… About…
Concerns for Another Proposed Mill Tax Increase
…budget deficit. While Governor Gavin Newsom presented his revised budget plan which includes spending cuts in several areas, he is supporting the increased tax on pesticides, which will help add…
Stabenow Issues Statement on Farm Bill
…Leader Hakeem Jeffries. “House and Senate Democrats remain committed to passing a strong, bipartisan farm bill that strengthens the farm and family safety nets and invests in our rural communities….
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…product inventory management and food safety technologies, supporting MA’O’s ability to handle 10 times more products while maintaining and eventually increasing product inventory and throughput of organic produce to ensure…
Almond Update: One Week Left for Voting in ABC Board of Directors Election
…the almond industry, whether it’s almond quality and food safety, or the organic advisory panel, you can even sit in on the finance and audit committee,” Hillman explained. “There’s lots…
California Sets Goals for Percentage of Organic Agriculture
California has set new benchmarks as part of the effort to convert conventional ag production into organic systems. In the state’s 2022 Scoping Plan for Achieving Carbon Neutrality, a goal…
Week in Review: Support for Farm Bill Proposals & First Almond Acreage Decline in 30 Years
…state’s bearing almond acreage has declined for the first time in nearly 30 years. Governor Gavin Newsom signed into effect new developments for the California Water Plan which details water…
California Card Check Law Moving to Other States
…safety and stuff…well because that person was out there, they were able to file a petition to unionize,” Mika said. “No one else complained. One person. And so they’re going…
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
…Inflation Reduction Act conservation investments into the conservation title of the bill. The National Farmers Union echoes the call for bipartisan support, emphasizing the necessity of a stronger farm safety…