…within 15 days. “We can’t predict when natural disasters will occur, but crop insurance can provide a safety net for California farmers and livestock producers when disaster strikes,” said Jeffrey Yasui,…
New Food Safety Measures Approved by California LGMA
…to help bolster food safety protocols. A series of subcommittees has been reviewing several areas of food safety within the guidelines which could be improved upon. More than 50 changes…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-31-20
…for operations in need through their ag commissioner. Brian German has reports on managing livestock in hot conditions and new safety protocols from LGMA. We also have the latest installment…
Week in Review: Producers Pushing Through Fire Challenges and Olive Industry Troubles
…the COVID-19 safety measures have helped prepare operations to deal with the conditions created by the multiple wildfires in California. Olive growers in the state are looking at another tough…
FDA Seeks Data for ‘Rarely Consumed Raw’ Exemption Under FSMA
…exempt from the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule. The FDA has issued a Request for Information which will continue receiving comments through November 9. FDA had previously stated…
Pandemic Safety Measures Helped Prepare Operations for Fire Season
…that their COVID-19 safety standards have better prepared them for “Part of our safety protocol over the last couple of months has been to make sure that all of our…
Meat Institute Works with OSHA to Protect Workers
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have entered into an alliance to increase safety in the meat sector….
FDA Expands Onion Recall as Officials Investigate California Suppliers
…being identified and recalled. At this time, Giant Eagle and Taylor Farms have recalled products containing recalled onions and USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has published a list…
USDA Offers Extensions and Deferrals Due to Coronavirus Hardships
…release. “The flexibilities announced today support health and safety while also ensuring the Federal crop insurance program continues to serve as a vital risk management tool.” RMA is authorizing Approved…
Week in Review: Concerns About AB 2959 and Increases in Farm Complaints
…areas as more people remain home due to coronavirus safety guidelines. The cotton industry remains hopeful that federal assistance is on the way. California pistachio production continues to inch north…
FDA Announces New Protocol for Preharvest Agricultural Water Treatments
…on this and other longer-term studies on the ecology of human pathogens in specific growing regions, and new efforts as part of the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Initiative.”…
More People at Home Has Meant More Farming Complaints
COVID-19 safety guidelines that are keeping more people at home more often has resulted in an increase in the number of farming complaints being made. While farming operations may not…
New Multifaceted Farmworker Safety Campaign Launched
…advertisements on Spanish-language radio encouraging farmworkers to access CFF resources on COVID-19 safety. CFF has information about safe practices and offers pointers to increase safety measures in daily life. The…
Week in Review: What to Do with Mystery Seeds and Newsom’s Plan for Ag Worker Safety
…Gavin Newsom announced a new plan designed to provide added safety for agricultural workers. The National Environmental Policy Act also got its first major revision in 40 years, which should…