…basic technology. Both technologies are being worked on by scientists in the Produce Safety and Microbiology Research Unit (PS&MRU) at the ARS Western Regional Research Center in Albany, California. Currently, all official…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 02-08-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers produce safety risk when growing nuts, Monterey producers roughly 45-60 days behind schedule…
House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs
…subcommittee’s jurisdiction will cover, among other things: The farm safety net—commodity policy and crop insurance—which together provide critical risk management tools to farmers and ranchers; Farm Service Agency (FSA) credit…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 02-06-23
…on the Produce Safety Rule. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… About the Author Brian German…
Significant FDA Structural Changes on the Horizon
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its intention to make significant changes to its food safety and nutrition division. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf describes the FDA structural…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 02-02-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the flexibility in the Produce Safety Rule, the critical ag incentive funding that…
Two Top Ag and Food Safety Officials Stepping Down
Within the same week, two of the country’s top agricultural and food safety officials each announced intentions to resign. Dr. Jewel H. Bronaugh will be resigning from her position as…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-27-23
…goal of the Produce Safety Alliance, and Duarte’s personal perspective on WOTUS. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Time Running Out to Apply for 2022 Food Safety Certification Assistance
Specialty crop producers are being reminded that assistance is available for certain food safety certification costs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the Food Safety Certification…
New Organic Rules Finally Released by USDA
…allows for continued growth of the organic fresh produce industry while maintaining consumer trust in the USDA organic seal,” VP of Regulatory Compliance & Global Food Safety Standards for IFPA,…
John Deere Agrees to Right to Repair Under Certain Conditions
…Deere will remain protected under the MOU. Owners and third-party technicians will also be barred from overriding safety features in any equipment. John Deere will continue to meet with AFBF…
Problems with Insect Protein
…consumer advocacy groups address safety issues related to the consumption of insects; Investigate what snacks are provided to your schoolchildren. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here….
VofV: Eurofins U.S. Chief Science Officer Joelle Mosso on Why Testing Can’t Solve Food Safety Problems
…it relates to food safety. Mosso shares her thoughts on the complexities and challenges of working with a rapidly evolving biological environment. When asked about how food safety has changed…
U. S. Needs More Veterinarians
…health, food safety, and economic growth in communities that depend on agriculture. More than 500 counties across the U.S. have shortages of food animal veterinarians, according to the report, authored…