…information, you may contact the Nursery Services Program at (916) 654-0435. Six Vacancies on the Shell Egg Advisory Committee (SEAC) The Egg Safety and Quality Management (ESQM) Program monitors egg…
China Proposes New Food Safety Rules on Imports
…the group that oversees food import safety and a Reuters request for more information from the agency was not responded to. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Upcycling Jars for Gifts
…bit of scrap cloth to create a handy pin cushion. Then stuff the jar with an assortment of threads, needles, some scissors, a thimble, safety pins, and a cloth tape…
Meeting Growing Demand for Organic Products
…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 us on Twitter @usda_NIFA, #NIFAimpacts….
New Map Shows CA’s Dependency on Delta Water
…major source of clean water at risk. WaterFix is the state’s plan to modernize this system to secure reliable water for two of three Californians. For more information, visit www.californiawaterfix.com….
Holiday Beef
…in charge of the holiday time meal planning in your household you may consider what a growing number of holiday meal chefs are serving as the main course. Beef that…
Ukraine to Crackdown on GMOs
Ukraine plans to strengthen its checks for genetically modified organisms, with soybeans of particular concern, according to government officials in the nation. Ukraine’s State Food Safety and Consumer Protection Service…
National Pork Board Statement on Discovery of Antibiotic-Resistant Gene
…a market hog, and there was no threat to food safety. As experts in swine production, the Pork Checkoff is eager to analyze the initial findings, alongside its authors, and…
Funding for Robotic Research
…childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability, and ensure food safety. To learn more…
Hot Dog and Sausage Council Unveils Searchable Ingredients Guide
…a hot dog recipe can add flavor, keep hot dogs moist and juicy, delay spoilage, and perhaps most importantly, enhance food safety. In an effort to provide more information and…
Survey Shows Little Assistance from Farm Bill Dairy Program
…difficult to plan for the future. Seventy-one percent of respondents indicated that growing unpredictability in dairy prices made it more difficult to invest in needed equipment and upgrades; 52 percent…
House Speaker Promises Regulation Relief
…CBS 60 Minutes interview. He called regulatory relief his second priority, following a plan to repeal Obamacare. Ryan says he wants to have “smarter regulations” that can help grow jobs….
The Meat-Cancer Link Debate Heats Up Again
…the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service to require cancer warning labels on foods like bacon, ham, hot dogs, and other products. Back in 2015, the World Health Organization’s International…
Canada Ranchers Under Quarantine to Receive Federal Funding
…having to feed and maintain quarantined cattle they cannot move or sell can expect a federal AgriRecovery plan to help cover the costs. The government will be working with the…