…through other safety net choices, will go a long way in ensuring a stable agricultural economy over the next few years. “These bipartisan-supported bills offer a basic-but-broad risk management platform…
Opening Statement of Chair. Frank D. Lucas Committee on Agriculture To Consider the 2013 Farm Bill
…a true safety net – something used when disaster hits such as aggressive weather or down markets. This safety net is in the best interest of all of us because…
United Fresh Convention Underway
…a bit of socializing before the two day produce-industry conference. The United Fresh conference features a number of workshops on topics like food safety, immigration reform and new transportation regulations….
United Fresh Nominations for Board Officers
…the Food Safety and Technology Council. Elliott joined Sunkist in 1986, initially in Research & Technical Services. Currently he focuses on developing and implementing food safety programs for citrus growing,…
Poultry Inspection Plan Still Controversial
It’s been more than a year since Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack proposed major changes to the way poultry is inspected for safety at poultry processing plants. The plan is still…
CDFA Sessions on Food Safety
The California Department of Food and Agriculture will be hosting two listening sessions on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food Safety Modernization Act Proposed Fresh Produce and Preventive Control…
United Fresh 2013 Convention And Tour
…off a two-week California Fresh Impact Tour on March 13 with town hall events and member visits throughout the state. Members will hear updates on immigration, food safety and nutrition…
USDA Working on Crop Insurance Problems
…Tom Vilsack says USDA is working on problems with specialty crop insurance. At a House Agriculture Committee hearing this week, he discussed efforts to improve the safety net for specialty…
Will Sequester Impact Meat Safety?
We continue our coverage of the sequester. Will furloughs of meat inspectors compromise the safety of meat and poultry products? Gary Crawford has the answer. Click to Open or Download…
Better Safety Rating for U.S. Beef
U.S. beef could soon have a better safety rating. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The Scientific Commission for the World Organization for Animal Health…
Bovine Tuberculosis Detected at Tulare County Dairy
…history of bovine TB in California, click here. Bovine tuberculosis does not threaten the quality and safety of milk and meat products in California. Almost all milk sold in California…
Irrigation Seminars at World Ag Expo
…downstream of dairy operations. The next is about using center pivots and linears for chemigation. That one will also cover safety, products, calibration of application and general operational guidelines. Expo…
Census of Agriculture Forms Due Soon
…better decisions about farm safety net programs and policies. The census collects detailed data covering nearly every facet of U.S. agriculture. It looks at land use and ownership, production practices,…
Ag Sec Vilsack: Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture
…safety net programs and policies.” Currently underway by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the Census collects detailed data covering nearly every facet of U.S. agriculture. It looks at land…