California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CalOSHA) released a revised draft of the indoor heat illness regulation on January 29. A draft of the regulation had previously been released…
NCBA Announces Campaign for “Fake Meat Facts”
…production, composition, and safety of cell-cultured protein is needed to inform the development of a comprehensive framework that protects consumers. “It is critical that manufacturers make samples of their cell-cultured…
USDA Launches High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Resource Guide
…jobs in rural areas. This 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…
Meat Inspectors, Price Reporting Staff Still On The Job
…in meat packing plants despite the government shutdown. NPPC – and other livestock groups – a year ago urged Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to deem as essential USDA Food Safety…
Food Safety Inspections Resuming Amid Government Shutdown
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will resume food safety inspections for higher-risk foods such as cheese and seafood after briefly stopping routine inspections because of the government shutdown. …
Plenty of Agriculture Trade Opportunities for U.S. and Europe
…for the European Union. Zorrilla was joined by Lorenzo Terzi, counselor on food safety for the European Union, and Sylvain Maestracci, counselor on agriculture for the French Embassy, to provide…
FDA Encourages Washing Avocados Prior to Consumption
…practices generally limit the amount of the pathogen, if present, that consumers may be exposed to.” The FDA has indicated that improving measures to ensure food safety would be a…
More Virulent Newcastle Disease in Commercial Poultry
…not a threat to food safety, as there have been no human cases of the disease recorded as a result of consuming poultry products. However, individuals working directly with infected…
ELD Exemption Remains in Place During Government Shutdown
…in limbo during the shutdown. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has indicated that “Transporters of livestock and insects are not required to have an ELD. The statutory exemption…
Residue Levels Once Again Well Below Required Limits
Pesticide residue levels on produce tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are well within the safety requirements established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The USDA recently published…
Perdue Details USDA Functions in the Event of a Lapse in Federal Funding
…preparedness efforts. Forest Service employees will continue to work on managing and maintaining the current forest system lands and sustaining the health and safety of the lands for their continued…
Perdue Announces ERS, NIFA Site Selection Criteria
…criteria to apply to the Expressions of Interest: Quality of Life: Subcategory examples include Diversity Index, Residential Housing Costs, Access to Healthcare, and Home and Community Safety Ranking. Costs (Capital…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…risk management tools that provide other covered commodities much-needed protection from low markets. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspected more than 160 million head of livestock and 9.47 billion poultry carcasses….
The 2018 Farm Bill is Officially Here
…document containing a lot of information, both praised and criticized by various groups. At the core of the bill, it is expected to strengthen safety net programs for producers, through…