Everett Griner talks about living and being healthy in today’s Agri View. Everett checks out some of the foods, like beef, eggs, and coffee, and what health risks they have…
USDA Will Not Recognize Third-Party Inspections Regarding Animal Welfare
The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or APHIS, will not establish new criteria for recognizing third-party inspection and certification programs when determining the Agency’s own inspection…
Cattle Groups Applaud Introduction of Livestock Hauling Bill
…producer Kevin Kester says the current Hours of Service rules for livestock haulers present big challenges for the industry and can also jeopardize the health and well-being of livestock. “Hauling…
NCBA Applauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Hours of Service Changes for Livestock Haulers
…industry and can often jeopardize the health and well-being of livestock,” said NCBA President and fifth-generation California rancher Kevin Kester. “Hauling livestock is inherently different than hauling products like paper…
USDA Confirms Virulent Newcastle Disease in Backyard Exhibition Birds in California
Not a Food Safety Concern The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of virulent Newcastle disease in a small flock…
New ‘Got Jobs?’ Campaign Demonstrates Dairy’s Substantial Impact on US Economy, States and Local Communities
Most Americans know milk and other dairy products are an essential part of a healthy diet. But less well-known is dairy’s contribution to the health of the U.S. economy and…
Dairy Groups Applaud Defeat of Raw Milk Amendment to 2018 Farm Bill
…has been cited by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as one of the great achievements in public health in the 20th century,” said Jim Mulhern, president and…
Perdue Announces FSIS Key Leadership
…he has led and strategically guided FSIS’s mission-critical programs aimed at protecting public health. He came to this position with decades of experience in the field and on the front…
Texas Tech to Launch Veterinary School
…thus expanding opportunities to combine research efforts impacting both human and animal health. Economic officials in Amarillo applaud the economic investment the school will provide the community, along with “generations…
NRCS Resources to Increase Pollinator Populations
…aid honey bees as well as other pollinators. NRCS works closely with other organizations such as the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation to help ensure the health of pollinator populations….
Spring Vegetables from Garden to Kitchen
…one of best times of the year for an abundance of fresh vegetables that are not just mouth-watering delicious, but also nutritious. Many of these are packed full of health…
Perdue Applauds President Trump’s Selection for USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety
…the announcement, Secretary Perdue issued the following statement: “Food safety is at the core of USDA’s mission, because it directly affects the health and well-being of millions of Americans every…
Beef Industry Leaders Release National Framework for Beef Sustainability
…High-Priority Indicators. These include: animal health and well-being, efficiency and yield, employee safety and well-being, land resources, water resources, and air and greenhouse gas emissions. The Public Comment Period will…
Pressure Mounting for Accurate Labeling of Imitation Dairy Products
…an issue of fairness, I wouldn’t dispute that, but it’s also a question of public health from our standpoint and if consumers are being confused or mislead about the nutritional…