…production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability, and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email updates or…
AFBF Details NAFTA Renegotiation Priorities
…barriers to ultra-filtered milk exports.” In a handful of areas, AFBF recommended the inclusion of provisions from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, including language related to food safety (sanitary and phyto-sanitary measures),…
China, U.S., Expected to Sign Dairy Agreement
…safety standards, something the FDA called “challenging to accomplish.” A new registry program approved by China will allow immediate access to more than 80 U.S. milk processors to China. From…
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
…the five measurable food safety costs per firm. The largest of these five cost shares was for workers implementing the food safety plan: 38 percent for the food safety staff…
USDA Announces Farm to School Grant Awards
…Children (WIC), and the Summer Food Service Program. Together, these programs comprise America’s nutrition safety net. Farm to school is one of many ways USDA supports locally-produced food and the…
Almond Board: Food Safety Symposium
…report: From the Almond Board: Several presentations in the upcoming Almond Board of California (ABC) Food Quality and Safety Symposium will address issues related to the Food Safety Modernization Act…
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
…the five measurable food safety costs per firm. The largest of these five cost shares was for workers implementing the food safety plan: 38 percent of the food safety staff…
USDA Helps Expand Rural Broadband Infrastructure in Four States
…rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; homeownership; community services such as schools, public safety, and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information,…
Nutrition Subcommittee Evaluates Technology and Modernization of SNAP
…economy,” said Subcommittee Chairman Thompson. “Given that SNAP is the largest domestic hunger safety net program in the country, opportunities exist to improve and streamline the program through the use…
Former Ag Secretary Working on Milk Export Program with China
…matter of weeks away and will give immediate clearance for 80 U.S. processors to begin shipping milk to China. In 2014, China created new food safety regulations that required all…
Critical Agricultural Research and Extension Projects Gains Support
…mitigate climate variability, and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email updates or follow us on Twitter @USDA_NIFA, #NIFAimpacts….
Conaway Applauds Delay of Compliance Dates for FSMA Agricultural Water Standards
…Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA) produce safety rule: “Producers need additional time to come into compliance with FSMA’s produce safety rules, and I commend the FDA for providing this needed flexibility….
USDA Announces $6 Million for Sustainable Energy Research
…address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts,…
Ag Groups Seek Truck Weight Limits Increase
…to allow the states to engage in a pilot program to obtain information on the safety and environmental benefits of increasing the maximum commercial truck weight on interstate highways. In…