…been, for several years, an extremely unforgiving market.” More Information The 2018 Farm Bill created DMC, improving on the previous safety net for dairy producers. DMC is one of many…
New 2020 Requirements for Reporting Injuries
Assembly Bill 1804 has updated the requirements for reporting injuries to the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). The changes are being implemented in an effort to simplify…
California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding
…projects addressing two significant priorities: assisting California’s specialty crop industry adapt to the requirements set forth in USDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act, and addressing various concerns related to labor in…
Concerns Over New Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico
…reference prices and will also implement more stringent food safety measures for produce coming into the U.S. The increased oversight is creating some significant concern for some importers and retailers….
‘Increase in Citations’ Expected with Labor Code Changes from AB 1805
…part of the arsenal of data that substantiates the importance and the need of violence in the workplace safety regulations.” Listen to Wolfe’s interview below. About the Author Brian German…
NPPC Welcomes New Swine Inspection System
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPPC-Sept. 17, 2019) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) finalized its New Swine Inspection System (NSIS). “We applaud the USDA for introducing a…
USDA Modernizes Swine Slaughter Inspection for the First Time in Over 50 Years
…for food safety innovations. “This regulatory change allows us to ensure food safety while eliminating outdated rules and allowing for companies to innovate,” Secretary Sonny Perdue said. “The final rule…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-17-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering National Farm Safety and Health Week, an upcoming ACP…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…year’s National Farm Safety & Health Week is “Shift Farm Safety into High Gear” as a reminder that it is everyone’s responsibility to prioritize safety on the farm and the…
More Stringent Air Quality Standards on The Way
Air quality standards could become even more strict as a new proposal is making its way through the regulatory process. Back in July, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health…
Poultry Industry Announces Alliance with OSHA
Washington, D.C. (NCC) –The poultry industry has long recognized the importance of establishing collaborative relationships to promote employee health and safety practices and to develop programs to enhance poultry workplaces….
Pork Industry Receives USDA Grant to Open ASF Dialogue in Asia
WASHINGTON, D.C. AND AMES, IA (NPPC) – The global outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), a disease affecting only pigs with no human health or food safety risks, is growing,…
EPA Considering More Hemp Pesticides
…administrator of EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. “This step recognizes that innovation in pesticide use is critical to the success of our strong and vibrant agricultural sector.”…
Nearly Half of California Dairies Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…in the signup process, we are well ahead of the number of producers covered at this time last year under the previous safety net program, with more producers enrolling every…