…safety issues, and committee reports provide information and scientific advice to federal food safety agencies. The committee also provides a foundation for regulations and programs to reduce foodborne disease and…
USDA Launches New Effort to Reduce Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Poultry
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a stronger and more comprehensive effort to reduce Salmonella illnesses associated with poultry products. The agency is initiating several activities…
New and Pending Changes to COVID Expectations for Employers
COVID expectations for employers could be on the horizon after recent action by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). Last month, Cal/OSHA issued a proposal to replace…
Coverage Limits Increased Under California FAIR Plan
…FAIR Plan is one step towards creating a more reliable safety net for the industry. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s…
California Enters Domestic Mutual Reliance Agreement with FDA
…step forward towards achieving a seamless integrated food safety system between the federal and state regulators.” Establishing a mutual reliance agreement will help coordinate food safety efforts, allowing for better…
NIFA Invests $10 Million for Food Safety Outreach, Training and Education
…grants have been awarded under the Food Safety Outreach Competitive Grant Program. The grants are offered to help with the development and implementation of food safety training, education, extension outreach,…
Mandatory Inspections Suspended for California Walnuts
…eliminating duplicative costs.” CWB will be undergoing formal rulemaking changes with the USDA while mandatory inspections are on hold. Rahm commended industry members for making investments in food safety and…
Ag Groups Seek Supreme Court Appeal of Proposition 12
…on precedent that counters several other decisions issued in the federal circuit court. “Supporters of Proposition 12 claimed it would improve animal welfare and food safety. The law fails to…
USDA is Asking What Cell-Cultured Meat Should Be Called
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking for insight on what cell-cultured meat and poultry should be called. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has put out an…
UCCE Sutter-Yuba-Colusa Webinars and Meeting Coming Up in October
…growers throughout California and are primarily focused on pest management and pesticide safety. The October 4 webinar will focus on cost effective almond IPM practices with short segments related to…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-20-21
…safety and the cost of compliance, and the kick-off to National Farmer Health and Safety Week. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more….
Funding Available to Support Specialty Crop Production
…Acceptable projects include those that address issues such as food safety, pest and disease problems, and other crop-specific concerns. Eligibility for the grant funding includes state agencies, Tribal governments, universities,…
PRS Grant Program to Aid with COVID Related Costs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $650 million in the Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant program. The PRS grant program is aimed at supporting farmers and ranchers…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-14-21
…receiving another $1million to support produce safety research, and drought-impacted ranchers to receive USDA assistance for transportation costs. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…