…work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) to address the Agency’s longstanding policy on geographic origin statements. Specifically, NCBA is seeking solutions to the…
With Traceability Top of Mind, A Greater Push to Company-Specific UPCs in 2020
…more popular with consumers. Assigning brand-specific identification to produce will also assist in food safety efforts when a recall is issued for potentially contaminated products. The origin of an outbreak…
U.S. Pork Can Reduce Overall U.S. Trade Deficit with China by Nearly Six Percent
…consumer price index. China’s swine herd has been devastated by African swine fever, a disease affecting only pigs with no human health or food safety risks, reducing domestic production by…
Latest Romaine Recall Expands Over E. coli Concerns
…far sent 28 people to the hospital for E. coli contamination. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has recalled more than 97,000 pounds of various types of romaine products,…
Agriculture Industry Experiences Most Workplace Fatalities in 2019
According to data from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), the agricultural industry has experienced the highest number of workplace fatalities in 2019 as of November. The National…
New Lighting Requirements for Agriculture Arriving by Next Harvest
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is moving quickly on implementing lighting requirements for agricultural operations working at night. The concept for updating nighttime regulations for lighting dates…
Western View: Will California Take Over PG&E?
…wildfire safety work. Sausalito, CA Credit: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com Do they really want the state to run PG&E? Has either of them ever had to use the DMV? A…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Real MEAT Act of 2019
…a safe, abundant, affordable food supply. This bill is about safety and transparency, and will make sure that meat-lovers and vegans alike have the transparency and honest labels that can…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-28-19
…of the Delta, automation research for the tomato industry, the DPR’s 2018 Pesticide Residue Report and details on companies that are shaping food safety practices. Tune in to the show…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-25-19
…3-D program, compliance with the Produce Safety Rule, a Fresno State student who received an American Agri-Women Foundation scholarship and a need for farmers to be included in climate crisis…
Ensuring Compliance with the Produce Safety Rule
Inspections for the Produce Safety Rule began earlier this year and it is important to remember that the first step of compliance is the completion of the required Produce Safety…
Almond Update: Three Aspects of a Changing Pesticide Regulatory Environment
…an update on three aspects of pesticide regulations that the industry needs to know. The Almond Board of California’s Gabriele Ludwig said the three elements would have domestic, worker safety,…
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
…assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. Source: USDA…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-16-19
…the new hemp pavilion at the 2020 World Ag Expo, Assembly Bill 5 and advancing food safety through technology. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…