…must treat livestock and poultry to ensure their health and well-being throughout life, including transport and slaughter. Specifying which physical alterations are allowed and prohibited in organic livestock and poultry…
CRB Researcher Honored with Presidential Award
…(USDA-ARS) at the Robert W. Holley Center for Agriculture & Health on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York, has been named a recipient of the Presidential Early Career…
Another ‘Midnight’ Regulation Dumped On Farmers
…requiring that all farmers wear bib overalls or paint their barns red in deference to public sentiment.” Some of the standards even could jeopardize animal and public health, said NPPC…
Importation of Hass Avocados From Colombia
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is reopening the comment period for a proposed rule that would allow the importation of Hass avocados from…
No Significant Impact for Giant Reed Biological Control Agent
Courtesy California Invasive Plant Council The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued a final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the release…
APHIS Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule
…would also update the regulations to more appropriately reflect the risk from soil that accompanies a plant pest by: Including soil as an “associated article” ( i.e., soil that accompanies…
Regulating Egg Safety and Quality
From: CDFA/Division of Animal Health and Food Safety Services. The Egg Safety and Quality Management Program at CDFA regulates shell eggs and egg products produced, shipped, or sold in California….
Foods to Pickle
…to Pickle Pickles have been loved extensively throughout the world for thousands of years. The healthiest and probably cheaper way to have your pickles and eat them too is to…
Agri View: Fresh Fruit
Everett Griner talks about fresh fruit is still good for your health in today’s Agri View. Fresh Fruit What is your favorite fruit? Mine changes from time to time, but…
Agri View: Food Assistance
…world do not get sufficient nutrition to sustain good health. It is not just poor countries. Millions right here in America fall in that category. What keep the U.S. from…
Changes Aimed at Ending the Inhumane Practice of Horse Soring
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced a final rule that includes changes that will help to protect horses from the cruel…
USDA Expands Grasslands Conservation Program
…resource-conserving grasses and other plant species to control soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitat on marginally productive agricultural lands. CRP Grasslands participants can use the land for…
Almond Board: CASP Workshops on Bee Health
The Almond Board is hosting workshops on bee health and pollination, as part of the California Almond Sustainability Program or CASP. We talk with Billy Synk, Director of Pollination Programs…
Cost of Raising a Child
…born in 20-15 will likely spend between $12,350 and $13,900 each year on food, health care, housing, transportation, childcare and other expenses related to child-rearing.” The report was authored by…