A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. – 4th of July, World Cup and Summer Party Food Safety Tips – USDA…
Recycled Water Leads Symposium
…Center for Produce Safety held a produce research symposium in Newport beach to create a discussion about applying research statistics to operational safety, however the water crisis led the discussion….
California DPR on Bee Health Inspections
…safety were key topics at the Apiary inspectors training held Friday. It was organized by the California Department of Pesticide Regulations, Ag commissioners offices, and the UC Cooperative extension. Karen…
USDA Announces Landmark Commitment to Improve Sage-Grouse Habitat
…Plan, a conservation strategy that will benefit the sage-grouse population in both states. The plan, sanctioned by the Department of the Interior’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), aims to…
Hong Kong Market Reopens for U.S. Beef
…affirming the safety of U.S. beef and beef products,” said Vilsack. “We welcome this move by Hong Kong and will continue our efforts to break down barriers and expand access…
California Hay Report
…tight as all regions are in full production. Region 6 is facing the summer heat and quality of hay is dropping. All prices reported FOB at the stack or barn…
USDA Takes Steps to Stop PEDv, PDCoV
…state or federal authorities. While the PEDv does not pose a threat to human health or food safety, it is causing a tremendous hardship for American pork producers. It has…
Beet Curly Top Virus Update
…conduct either aerial or ground treatment applications. Environmental factors such as wind and heat have interfered with planned treatment days, however, program personnel continue with treatment as needed. Due to…
USDA Announces Funding, Issues Federal Order to Combat PEDv
…management plan to address the detected virus and prevent its spread. Plans will be based on industry-recommended best practices, and include disease monitoring through testing and biosecurity measures. These steps…
Modified-Live Virus Vaccines for Cattle
…modified-live virus vaccines or MLVs offer safety and efficacy against reproductive diseases along with duration of immunity. Some 99-percent of Dawson’s clients with 70,000 head of cattle are using a…
More Water Users Receive Notices of Curtailment
…of due process, the board’s methods for calculating supply and demand, how it quantifies public trust and public health and safety needs, and how voluntary curtailment agreements already in place…
AFBF: EPA Greenhouse Gas Plan Harmful to Economy, Agriculture
…Bureau Federation said today. The EPA’s attempt to impose a 30-percent reduction in carbon dioxide on the nation’s power plants will lead to higher energy prices. Farmers would face not…
Ag Industry Reacts to EPA Draft Rule for Air
Hot on the heels of another controversial EPA rule, now the agency is proposing mandating a big cut in carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants. Two leaders in the…
USDA Awarding $6 Million to Prepare Farmers for New Farm Bill Programs
…as they make critical decisions about new programs that impact their livelihoods. The new tools that will be developed will empower farmers and ranchers to select the plan that best…