…of Global Communications Daren Williams has a lot of experience in crisis management, whether it’s an accident, food safety concern or many other possible things, and has some basic rules…
USDA Partners with Communities to Support Opioid Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Opportunities in Rural America
…infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services 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 Rural…
USDA, FDA Announce Joint Public Meeting on Use of Animal Cell Culture Technology
…consider how to inspect and regulate to ensure food safety, regardless of the production method.” “The FDA knows just how vital it is to ensure the safety of our nation’s…
Agreement Streamlines Repair of High-Tech Farm Equipment
…Source code for proprietary software would not be accessible, and owners would not be able to change equipment in ways that would affect compliance with safety or emissions regulations. “Reliable…
USDA Partners with HHS to Support Rural Communities Combating Opioid Misuse
…Services (HHS) to help communities combat opioid use disorders. HHS intends to build on successful 2017 and 2018 National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Rural Health and Safety Education…
GMO Labeling Rule Sent to OMB
…Center for Food Safety filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for failing to meet the deadline. With the rule however moving to OMB, the final rule appears to be…
African Swine Fever Accelerating in China
…feed and feed ingredient suppliers with the objective of starting a dialog about feed ingredient safety. Those can be found at pork.org. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA to Implement Regulatory Reforms to Increase Access to Capital in Rural Areas
…infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services 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 Rural…
Bison Association Launches Petition to Stop Buffalo Labeling
…The association launched an online petition last week seeking the measures from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service and the Food and Drug Administration. The petition effort was launched…
The Western View: CRB Study in Ag Financial Issues
…few years as new labor, food safety, and environmental regulations are phased in. CRB President Gary Schulz said that Babcock has presented a well-researched economic report that shows how new…
Webpage Highlighting Resources to Bridge the Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure Gap
…supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services 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…
Canada Returns to NAFTA Talks
…to renegotiate NAFTA, not strike bilateral trade deals. For agriculture, the updated agreement with Mexico included improved food safety standards, biotech approvals and no new tariffs. Source: National Association of…
Food Safety Professionals Ensure that “What’s in Your Meat” is Safe and Wholesome
…safety of meat and poultry in this country every day. USDA has been ensuring the safety of meat and poultry since 1906, with inspectors, scientists, and experts making food safety…
Memphis Meats, NAMI Want Joint Regulation of Cell-Based Meat
…says they’re asking that the Food and Drug Administration and the Ag Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service share regulatory responsibilities for cell-based meat. The letter says in the case…