…to conduct safety assessment of GM organisms, WHO recommends the use of Codex Alimentarius guidelines (See the answer to Question 11 below). 4. How is a safety assessment of GM…
Almond Board: GAPs for Food Safety
The Almond Board is helping the industry with new regulations for the Food Safety Modernization Act, and Good Agricultural Practices, or GAPs. Sabrina Hill has more. GAPs for Food Safety…
USDA Investments Make Big Impact for Rural America in 2015
…helped more than 1 million rural residents buy homes; funded nearly 7,000 community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care facilities; financed 180,000 miles of new and improved…
The Western View: Sagebrush Rebellion, Act 2
…on the property, and the tribe is concerned for the safety of the items. A small group of environmentalists tried to confront the Bundy occupiers, telling them to pack up…
Agri View: Bad Economic Year
…new 2014 Farm Bill safety net programs are working as intended and helping producers protect their operations from changes in the marketplace. “Since 2009, USDA, under President Obama, has made…
Peanut Butter and Caffeine
The Peanut Butter with a pick-me-up. Cathy Isom tells us why the FDA may have a problem with it. Peanut Butter and Caffeine From Food Safety News FDA Wants More…
Allergens and Security Top List of Food Safety Concerns
With food recalls on the rise and the threat to food security growing, food manufacturers are going to want to know more details about farmers’ and ranchers’ food safety and…
Vilsack on Campbell’s GMO Labels
…the American Farm Bureau Convention, Vilsack says ultimately, it will be the consumer who makes the decisions. Vilsack says the issue of GMO labeling is not about safety – he…
Agriculture Labor Seeing Competitive Trend
…workers. The Guide is designed mainly for those needing “hands-on” information to develop wage, benefit, safety and health, and nondiscrimination policies for businesses in general industry. Read more from USDA….
Outstanding, Creative County Farm Bureau Programs Honored at #AFBF16
…Bin Safety Training/Demonstration, Lamar Member Services California A Partnership for Successful Resource Planning, Modoc Illinois Manure Pit Safety/Rescue Training, Mercer Nebraska Ag Night at the Ball Park, Lancaster Ohio Nutrient…
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
…species programs, food safety and security programs, drought analysis and response, a new program to address antibiotic use in livestock, a new licensing program for medical cannabis, and greater investment…
Farmer Drone Rules
…defined block of airspace and includes special safety provisions unique to the proposed operation. COAs usually are issued for a specific period – up to two years in many cases….
Exports to South Africa
…integrity of the U.S. system for ensuring animal health and food safety, and this will result in high-quality U.S. meat and poultry being available for South African consumers. The regained…
Almond Board: Winter Sanitation in Almonds
…opens the door to Aspergillus molds, which can produce aflatoxin contamination. Aflatoxins are considered a serious food safety issue and are regulated throughout the world. Growers must take four critical…