…in protecting the public health; it has been an honor to serve with them. I’ve had the pleasure of serving FSIS in a career capacity as well as Under Secretary,…
Water Series: Early Weaning Helps Cattle in Drought
Cattle producers in areas of long-term drought can use early weaning of calves as an option to ensure health, and keep the herd viable. Rod Bain has the story. Click…
“Movember” for Men’s Health
The dairy industry gets hairy with “Movember”. November is globally recognized as men’s health awareness month – bringing light to health challenges facing a high proportion of males – including…
Protecting Honey Bee Health
The protection of honey bee health is important for the future of agriculture. There are some things growers can do to help keep pollinators healthy. Click to open or download…
Almond Board: Big Giveaway at Almond Conference
Almond growers and others in the almond industry go to the annual Almond Conference for the wealth of information on topics like food safety, sustainability and bee health. But, there’s…
AgNeTVideo: Chemtura
AgNet West visits the Chemtura booth at the CAPCA conference, and discusses honey bee health….
DCHA Launches Membership Drive
…members that will further advance the profitability, health and performance of their calves and the profit potential of our operations.” Members of DCHA are provided with resources and networking opportunities…
Department of Fish and Wildlife Meetings
…continues to hold meetings around the state about the plan update. The State Wildlife Action Plan examines the health of fish and wildlife populations and recommends actions to conserve species…
CAPCA Conference Underway
…sessions on endangered species regulations, current law/enforcement for pesticide container handling, transport & recycling, bee health in almonds, pesticide stewardship and food safety, and California aquatic weeds regulations. The California…
AgNet West E-news: Brown Vetoes Citrus Bill; Almonds and Bee Health; Farm Bill
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on the governor’s veto of AB571, almonds and bee health, and the farm bill. Click here to view the current…
Almond Board: Almond Growers and Bee Health
Bee health is a big concern for the Almond Board, which has teamed up with Project Apis m. to help improve the future of honey bees. Sabrina Hill reports. Click…
Some APHIS Employees are Back to Work
Citing a need for animal vaccines, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has reopened the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Center for Veterinary Biologics. Randall Weiseman reports. Click to Open…
Meat and Poultry Safety Tips
With the big health alert involving California poultry producer Foster Farms, it’s a good time to remember safe meat handling. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The health alert…
Public Health Alert for Chicken Products Produced at Three Foster Farms Facilities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that illness caused by strains of Salmonella Heidelberg are…