The USDA announced their intent to help fight against pork diseases, however Pork Checkoff Vice President of Science and Technology Dr. Paul Sundberg says the implementation of that plan has…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Additional USDA Actions to Combat Spread of Diseases Among U.S. Pork Producers
…risk to people and is not a food safety concern. “USDA has been working closely with the pork industry and our state and federal partners to solve this problem. Together,…
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…safety improvements, increased access to healthy food, and new research to help growers increase profitability and sustainability.” As directed by the Farm Bill, the block grants are now allocated to…
Help for Dairies Battling Drought
California dairies are still trying to recover from the economic downturn a few years ago. Drought issues are forcing operations to put that plan on hold and concentrate on surviving….
Almond Board: Almond Growers Focus on Food Safety Programs
…food safety and that means working on clearing their orchard floors. Almond Growers Focus on Food Safety Programs For the Almond Board’s Good Agricultural Practices Quick Start guide, click here….
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
…reallocation of resources to other critical programs. A list of selected projects and the FY 2014 funding plan are posted at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/2014/04/pdf/fy14_farm_bill_spending_plan.pdf Funded initiatives include: $2 million for protection against…
Small Wind Turbine Standards Created
In the U.S. the Small Wind Turbine Industry created a standard under the American Wind Energy Association on small wind turbine performance and safety called AWEA 9.1. Managing Director at…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…introduction or spread of plan pests and diseases. National Clean Plant Network: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced a Request for Applications (RFA) on March 24, 2014 for…
Vilsack Hopes Poultry Modernization will be Approved This Year
When will the USDA’s controversial plan to modernize the nation’s poultry inspection be approved? Gary Crawford has the report with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Vilsack Hopes Poultry Modernization will be…
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Processed Egg Products Unfit For Human Consumption
WASHINGTON, March 26, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert because Nutriom LLC, a Lacey, Wash. establishment, declined…
Heat Illness Seminars Coming Up
…off heat illness training. Sabrina Hill gives the information of who is sponsoring the training seminars this year, along with the key targets for the seminars as well as what…
Almond Board: Upcoming Almond Grower Field Day
…portion of the day will be spent on creating personal nitrogen management plans. The day will conclude with a working lunch (no cost to attendees) and a presentation by Northern…
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
…Food Service Program, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Together these programs make up the federal nutrition safety net….
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…FOOD SAFETY Launched pilot projects in five states to help small and mid-sized farmers achieve Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) certification. GAP certification indicates farmers have met food safety standards required…