…to develop a robust framework that protects consumers, growers and the environment.” Ross Last year, California passed the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act that allows the commercial cultivation and…
Organic Livestock Rule Concern
…the group says “proposed changes to outdoor access standards could have a detrimental impact to both animal health and food safety.” Other Senators signing the letter include Agriculture Committee Ranking…
Consumers More Worried About Foodborne Illnesses over GMOs
A new survey shows twice as many consumers lists bacterial foodborne illnesses as their top food safety concern compared to those who fear chemicals, carcinogens, antibiotics use in food animals…
Finalizing Pesticide Worker Safety Rule
EPA Closing in on Finalizing Pesticide Worker Safety Rule The Environmental Protection Agency is inching closer to finalizing standards for certifying workers who apply dangerous, restricted-use pesticides to crops. In…
Virtual Representative for Small and Very Small Plants
FSIS Expands Small Plant Help Desk, Launches Virtual Representative for Small and Very Small Plants The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is expanding its…
Poultry Pets Sicken More than 600 People
Salmonella traced to backyard poultry flocks and pet chicks and ducklings continues to claim victims, with public health officials now tracking eight outbreaks across 45 states, according to Food Safety…
Efforts to Make School Environments Healthier
…Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the summer meals programs, and theSpecial Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, which together comprise America’s nutrition safety net. For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov….
NIFA Announces Funding
…water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign…
NMPF on Passage of Biotech Labeling Bill
…U.S. House to pass the Senate’s biotech food labeling bill is a resounding rejection of activists who have been working for years to undermine consumers’ understanding of the safety of…
Humane Handling of Veal Calves
USDA Announces Changes to Improve Humane Handling of Veal Calves The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced changes to improve humane handling inspections at…
Partnership Keeps Pressure on Nut Cargo Theft
…and legislative issues that affect the tree nut industry, including, but not limited to, pesticides, safety, water, labor, and air quality issues. For more information, please visit www.agprocessors.org About Verisk…
Funding to Address Climate Change Impact on Agriculture
…that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety….
Foodkeeper App Improved
Cathy Isom tells us about food safety at our fingertips. The latest changes to the USDA’s Foodkeeper App. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. Foodkeeper App Improved From:…
Conaway on Senate’s Biotechnology Labeling Bill
…has absolutely nothing to do with nutrition, health, or safety, it is my expectation that this legislation will be considered on the House floor next week, and it is my…