…found a 50 percent cut in FAS funding would cause farm receipts to fall by almost $1.7 billion, and government payments through farm safety net programs would increase by $76.6…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Wants Beef Defined
The United States Cattlemen’s Association wants the Department of Agriculture to clarify the definition of beef. USCA late last week submitted a petition to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service…
Sales Closing Dates Near for Most Crops
Expanded Options available to enhance Farm Safety Net Last year’s hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts, devastated parts of the South, Midwest, Northern Plains, and California, and were a stark reminder that…
Ag Committee Leaders Praise Bipartisan Budget Act
…worked very hard to get something put together to help their producers. Conaway adds, “The relief includes vital improvements to standing disaster programs and addresses significant gaps in the safety…
Almond Board: Election Deadline Feb. 14
…and five grower representatives who set policy and recommend budgets in several major areas including: production research, public relations and advertising, nutrition research, statistical reporting, quality control and food safety….
New Records for U.S. Beef Export Value, Pork Export Volume in 2017
…in volume (45,153 mt) and 78 percent in value ($405.8 million). Demand is especially strong in the Korean retail sector, where consumer confidence in the quality and safety of U.S….
Lobbyist Suggest Cotton, Dairy Fixes in Disaster Bill
Industry lobbyist for cotton and dairy say safety-net fixes are nearing. Key industry lobbyist told the Hagstrom Report they believe there will be fixes to the problems in the cotton…
DPR Takes Action Against Stores Supplying Cannabis Growers for Violation of Pesticide Laws
…the skin. Their illegal containers did not have mandatory safety warnings, such as “Keep out of reach of children” or “Avoid contact with skin, eyes clothing.” They also did not…
AFIA Calls FDA to Streamline Animal Feed Regulations
…allow innovative products to come to market to benefit animal nutrition, animal food safety and human food safety. Eliminating several other unnecessary or duplicative written recordkeeping requirements, including: under Part…
Conaway Warns of Crop Insurance Fight
…folks who are not to keen on the safety net to come after crop insurance and we’re gonna work really hard to not let that happen.” Conaway was asked about…
More Safety Tips for Super Bowl Food
Continuing her series on food safety for this weekend’s party Cathy Isom has some more food safety tips to ensure your Super Bowl Party is a success. That’s coming up…
Equipment Groups Tackle Right to Repair
…information on service, parts, operation, and safety This information, which some manufacturers already make available, will empower farmers and ranchers to perform basic service, maintenance and repairs – or determine…
Keep Your Super Bowl Food Safe
…safety tips – all four quarters of the Super Bowl. #1 Clean. When preparing party food, wash hands and surfaces often. #2 Separate. Use separate plates when handling raw and…
USDA Rejects Poultry Line Speed Request
…safety data. Perdue said: “We want you to be as efficient and effective as you safely can be in operating your businesses,” adding: “Some of you can do that, some…