…$20 million is also earmarked to provide organic cost-share assistance, which will include farmers transitioning to organic production. The initiative also includes funding for Pandemic Response and Safety Grants for…
Another Salmonella Outbreak Report Leads Back to Adjacent Land Use
…adjacent land use in relation to food safety. FDA recommends all farms be aware of surrounding areas and the risk associated with nearby livestock and poultry. The agency is also…
Making Plans for Heat Illness Prevention as Temperatures Rise
…degrees. A heat illness prevention plan is also very important for the safety of employees and must be posted at the worksite at all times. This plan should be in…
Call to Action for Enhancing Water Infrastructure
…billion for the Bureau of Reclamation to address WaterSMART investments, ecosystem restoration, storage and conveyance, rural water, dam safety, and water recycling and reuse. An additional $1.75 billion is called…
Cal/OSHA Board Waffles on What to Do with Emergency Temporary Standard
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is walking back a recent decision regarding the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). Revisions approved by the Cal/OSHA Standards Board (Standards…
MSOB: Delivering Biological Materials Through Bee Vectoring
…on the other hand, can bring up questions of safety for the bees. There are natural safety mechanisms at play when using bee vectoring. Generally, the vast majority of the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-31-21
…complacency, growers asked to assist with Fusarium Wilt and Root Knot Nematode research and Memorial Day cookout safety tips. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Internal Cooking Temp Remains Same Even if Price of Meat is Higher at Market
…purchasing your favorite meat for a Memorial Day cookout, Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline shares some safe cooking tips for various meat and…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-24-21
AgNet West‘s Taylor Hillman fills in for Danielle Leal today as the show covers another food safety report that is making regulators look at adjacent land use. Brian German has…
Week in Review: Mixed Reviews to Newsom Budget, Transport Woes for Ag Exports
…and Drug Administration recently conducted a food safety investigation related to multiple outbreaks of E. coli. Timely transportation of American ag exports is imperative for producers to remain competitive in…
Over $2.3 Million Invested in Small Business Innovation Research
…will be working on a project to improve food safety and efficiency within poultry production. A project from Stephen Peterson, based in Foresthill, will be evaluating the use of Osmia…
Food Safety Message Heard ‘Loud and Clear’ by Leafy Greens Producers
…this from happening.” Recommendations for improving food safety from FDA are being taken to heart by producers. The health and safety of consumers is an important priority; however, growers also…
Small Farms Still Eligible for On-Farm Readiness Reviews
…the Food Safety Modernization’s Act Produce Safety Rule. CDFA’s Produce Safety Program has resources available for those interested in requesting an OFRR. Director of Regulatory Affairs and Food Safety for…
Week in Review: More Counties in Drought Emergency, Port Conditions Improving
…Valley Project water contractors located north of the Delta. The California Leafy Greens Marketing Association recently endorsed new Pre-Harvest Testing guidance to help improve food safety. Dry conditions are taking…