…wheat. The land had been in pasture for a while. But wheat prices had gone up, and John decided that wheat was a better alternative than cows. A government official…
Safe Food During Power Outage
…ET, Monday through Friday, in English or Spanish. In addition, FSIS posts food safety tips during severe weather on Twitter, @USDAFoodSafety, and on Facebook, at Facebook.com/FoodSafety.gov. For food storage information…
Pesticide Pilot Program is Twofold
…safety for farm workers and also really conveying that the agricultural commissioner’s office is there to regulate the use of pesticides and part of that is protecting farm workers,” Lauritzen…
U.S. Imports of Vietnam Rice lower on Pesticide Violations
Vietnam is under new scrutiny for violating U.S. food safety regulations. The Food and Drug Administration has rejected 95 shipping containers of jasmine rice from Vietnam between January and August…
Early-Autumn Weather Affects Coastal Crops
…so we didn’t have as much direct heat,” Navarro said. “We had a few heat waves earlier in the season; that affected us more. I’d say overall it’s been more…
Preventing Straying of Adult Sacramento River Salmon
…Bypass also is home to a wildlife refuge and a planned large-scale floodplain habitat restoration project. “Reclamation District No. 108 is honored to be part of this team,” said RD…
Thaw Food with Water
…Thawing Video from USDA Food Safety There are three safe ways to thaw food: in the refrigerator, in cold water, and in the microwave oven. For more information visit: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/foodsafety…
Food Policy Action Endorses Clinton
…safety net programs for seniors and families, as well as his plans to dissolve the Food and Drug Administration.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Food…
Western View: This year, it’s La Nina
…then so its a safe bet. After that? We’ll just have to see what happens. I plan to be ready for rain and snow but enjoy the sunshine. I’m Len…
Forestry Experts Say Tree Mortality Brings Added Risk
…trails and recreation sites where falling timber is likely to threaten people, powerlines and structures, but forestry experts believe the threat to public safety remains. “All it is going to…
Food and Agriculture Co-op Income Again Sets Record
…2012-2013, the Montana Cooperative Development Center helped the Big Flat Market Cooperative steering committee with its incorporation process and business planning. The result of this hard work is the Big…
Safety-Net Payments to Farmers
…receive safety-net payments due to market downturns during the 2015 crop year. “This fall, USDA will be making more than $7 billion in payments under the ARC-County and PLC programs…
Fruit Growers Fight for Market Share in China
…half of China’s fresh fruits each year. Still, USDA researchers say the export outlook to China remains good as the nation carries out a five-year plan to move citizens from…
Support for Rural Cooperative Businesses and Organizations
…strategic planning, leadership and operations training, and business plan development. Recipients are required to contribute matching funds that equal 25 percent of total project costs. Sam Rikkers, Administrator of USDA’s…