…changes are needed to improve the program as an effective safety net, but such changes go beyond the authority granted to USDA by Congress. We will continue working with Congressional…
Progress during National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month
…example, USDA’s Team Up for School Nutrition Success initiative offers mentor-based training and action planning for school food service professionals. In addition, USDA provides grants to support healthy school environments….
Animal Monitoring Technology at World Dairy Expo
…Heat Index on Heatime HR enables better breeding decisions and reduces false positives. The Pregnancy Probability application provides an additional tool on top of the Heat Index to help maximize…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…well as a continuation of existing working group topics will be determined at the October 2016 meeting. Previous focus areas include: Food Safety/Food Safety Modernization Act issues including outreach, education…
Commentary: Two Examples Demonstrate Regulatory Overreach
…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…