Animal welfare experts at the University of California, Davis are researching ways to increase the safety of cage-free housing for hens. While the lack of a cage provides more space…
Senators Call for National Security Review of Brazilian Acquisition of U.S. Beef Company
…Senators point out that the proposed acquisition follows a 2017 corruption scandal in Brazil’s food safety system that revealed unacceptable safety and quality issues with Brazilian beef intended for the…
Groups on House Agriculture Committee Approving 2018 Farm Bill
…milk prices, making additional improvements to the dairy safety net through this farm bill becomes more critical with each passing day.” The House bill also addresses several other NMPF priorities….
Produce Safety Program Launches Website
…the Produce Safety Rule, which went into effect nationwide in January. The website introduces users to the Produce Safety Program, a newly created unit operating under CDFA’s Inspection Services Division….
Farm Leaders Visit Opioid Memorial in Show of Unity
…Development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The three toured the exhibit, which memorializes the 22,000 people who died from a prescription opioid overdose in 2015. Courtesy National Safety Council…
Providing Perspective on the Annual Dirty Dozen List
…providing inaccurate and misleading information to consumers about the safety when it comes to residues for fruits and vegetables,” said Executive Director of the Alliance for Food and Farming Teresa…
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
…also provides new opportunities for individuals who have been marginalized by lack of education or gainful employment. Today’s bill is about ensuring this critical safety net remains a viable program…
Groups React to Farm Bill Proposal
…Bill. and we’re ready to see the bill move forward. “We appreciate the Committee authorizing the Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine bank, which is vitally important to the safety of…
Almond Update: Help with Produce Safety
The Almond Board of California is helping producers comply with the new Food Safety Modernization Act. ABC’s Director of Quality Assurances and Industry Services Tim Birmingham said there are a…
Peterson Introduces MPP Replacement Program
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson this week introduced the Dairy Risk Management Act. Peterson says the legislation would provide dairy farmers with a strong safety net to address…
Trump’s EO on Reducing Poverty Promotes Economic Independence
…Program, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), and the Summer Food Service Program. Together, these programs comprise America’s nutrition safety net. For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov….
NCBA Files Comments for Regulating Fake Meat
…were filed in response to Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Petition Number 18-01, encouraging USDA to look beyond modifying “standards of identity” in order to provide adequate protection for beef…
Federal Bill Aims to Prevent Local Regulation of Agriculture
…livestock diseases, while maintaining quality standards for agricultural products and ensuring food safety.” Critics of the bill argue that the effects of limiting state and local regulation of agriculture would…
USDA Reopens Enrollment for Improved Dairy Safety Net Tool
…active target marketings conclude under LGM-Dairy. USDA has a web tool to help producers determine the level of coverage under the MPP-Dairy that will provide them with the strongest safety…