…climate change.” Deputy Interior Secretary Michael L. Connor comments The federal partnership dovetails with Governor Jerry Brown’s California Water Action Plan, a suite of short- and long-term goals to put…
The Western View: COOL Repeal
…nothing to do with food safety. Holy cow. This is amazing on so many levels. First off, how is it discriminatory to identify where a cow was born and raised?…
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
…(Food Safety and Inspection Service), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), the Department of Commerce (National Marine…
USDA Announces New Tool to Monitor Dams, Keep Communities Safe
…that could pose potential threats to dam safety. “With tools like this, USDA is using the newest technologies to meet our mission,” Vilsack said. “This tool provides a ‘one-stop’ source…
Microbiomes Changing Food Safety Monitoring
…help solve many current issues including food safety. Catching Food Safety Events Sooner Rodrigue says the concept can be hard to understand at first; however one of his researchers used…
USDA Updates Department Policy for Climate Change Adaptation
…is a critical component of climate change and a complement to mitigation planning. Both are required to address the causes, consequences and potential benefits of climate change. USDA is taking…
RCC Joint Forward Plan Stakeholder Teleconference June 30th
…health and plant health programs in both countries, while maintaining the existing high level of protection in these areas. Under the RCC Joint Forward Plan, you have a critical role…
Almond Board: Stockpile Management for Food Safety and Quality Control
…part of almond food safety practices and quality control. Bob Curtis, Associate director for Agricultural Affairs at the Almond Board says growers or handlers need to be aware of moisture…
Hog Plan
Everett Griner talks about the reduction of feral hogs is happening in today’s Agri View. Hog Plan…
Bacteria Concerns Shouldn’t Focus on Water
With lots of misinformation about food safety floating around the internet, researchers are trying to shift the focus off of irrigation water. Concerns Shouldn’t Focus on Water UC Davis Extension…
Commodity Message Key to Misinformation Fight
Part of the battle against food safety misinformation can be fought by each commodity and one in particular is used as a good example. Commodity Message Key Researchers site the…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Interior Secretary Jewell Outline Wildfire Threat During Upcoming Fire Season
…to take proactive steps to remove flammable materials from around their structures and improve safety by developing community wildfire protection plans. Communities and residents can access educational resources available at…
“Real California Milk Month” Recipes
…tsp. baking soda ½ vanilla bean (cut lengthwise, scrape insides into mixture then toss whole bean in) Directions: Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to simmer, stirring…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Repair Housing in Rural Communities
…safety issues, make accessibility modifications for people with disabilities, or make energy-efficiency improvements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower utility costs.” Eligible applicants for Housing Preservation Grants include town…