…even when they provide wages higher than those paid by other local jobs. This “between a rock and hard place” dilemma has grown more acute as the national unemployment rate…
Kansas Governor Brownback May Be An Ambassador
…to three different organizations that combat world hunger. They include the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, the World Food Program, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. From the National…
Agri View: Food and Health Problems
Everett Griner talks about health problems and the food you eat in today’s Agri View. Food and Health Problems Is it just my imagination or is it the food we…
Handling Raw Chicken – Part Two
…we do. United States Department of Food and Agriculture Safety Specialist Marianne Gravely also points out another important precautions we can take before bringing poultry home from the grocery store….
Protect Your Poultry from Avian Influenza
…mortality among their birds should call their veterinarian or the California Department of Food Agriculture sick bird hotline at (866) 922-BIRD (2473). For more information about raising poultry, visit http://ucanr.edu/sites/poultry….
Handling Raw Chicken
…of habit. Washing or rinsing raw chicken before you’re getting ready to pop it in the oven or on the grill. But USDA’s Food Safety Specialist Marianne Gravely says stop…
Citrus Tarping Regulation Delayed
A new tarping regulation for citrus loads has been put on hold by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Ag leaders say the industry should still make plans…
Farmers Union Hosting 115th Convention
…panels on the upcoming farm bill and conservation in agriculture, and industry experts focusing on consolidation in the agricultural sector, renewable fuels, and sustainable food production. Farmers Union delegates will…
Global Food Prices Edging Higher
Global food prices trended higher in February, increasing half a percent compared to January. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations released its Food Price Index Monday. While…
Agri View: Milking Robots
…say it is good for the cows. It extends longevity. Lower cull rate. Cows are creatures of habit. And they learn where to go for the food in just a…
USDA Confirms H7 Avian Influenza in Tennessee
…the spread of the disease. Birds from the flock will not enter the food system. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is working directly with poultry workers at the affected facility…
Legislation Would Address Agro-Terrorism
…the legislation in the House, says America’s enemies are intent on attacking the country’s resources and vulnerabilities, which includes the food supply. “Threats to the U.S. food, agriculture, and livestock…
Agri View: Eating Habits
…feel there is no difference. About a third of those surveyed think that genetically modified food is not as healthy as traditionally grown food. I suppose the rest doesn’t really…
Tarping Fines Could Be Costly
…many ways to make sure they are properly complying with the regulation. “(The industry) can contact the county, local grower liaisons and also the California Department of Food and Agriculture.”…