…we mark National Food Safety Month all month-long, there’s yet another thing to consider. Some food and drink items that you probably don’t refrigerate, but health experts say you should….
Livestock Groups Launch Website on Antibiotic Changes
…animals healthy while not posing a threat to human health because of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Animal Health Institute AHI Statement on…
National Food Safety Month
…that should be followed to avoid potentially severe health hazards. Anyone visiting National Food Safety Month.com can download weekly activities, posters and info-graphics. National Food Safety Month was created in…
State Ag Officials Seek OSHA Enforcement Extension
…Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture appreciates the opportunity to submit the following comments on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)…
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…artists and crew enjoy HOMEGROWN Catering with the same family farm standards. The HOMEGROWN Village: ==================================== Concertgoers experience the culture of agriculture with hands-on activities about soil, water, food and…
Improving SNAP Employment and Training Programs
…Assistant Secretary for the Economic Services Administration, Department of Social and Health Services, Olympia, Washington Pete Weber, Founder, Fresno Bridge Academy, Fresno, California (accompanied by Kim McCoy Wade, CalFresh Branch…
Animal Care Training Webinars Offered
FARM Program, Merck Animal Health to Jointly Offer Animal Care Training Webinars for Version 3.0 The Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program announced it is teaming up with Merck Animal…
Fruits and Veggies for Doggies
…In many households, dogs are much a part of the family as they are a pet. While they require a good amount of exercise, clean fur coats and a healthy…
Heritage Foundation Looking to the 2018 Farm Bill
…The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Service identifies five different types of farming risk: human and personal risk (such as human health), institutional risk (regarding governmental action),…
Almond Board: Seeds for Bees
…in cultivating cover crops that benefit bees and soil health? PAm will provide the seed for you to plant. We provide seed mixes that have a low-moisture requirement appropriate for…
Atrazine Important for Conservation Farming
A recent report from the Environmental Protection Agency was highly critical of the herbicide atrazine, which helps reduce soil erosion and runoff problems, which keeps soil healthy and water clean….
Agri View: Vegetable vs. Fruit Juice
…gas that all of that waste generates. It will take me another day to tell you about the health benefits though. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner. …
Project Aids Food Supply for Delta Smelt
…life stages of delta smelt and to identify the habitat, environmental and landscape conditions that could be improved to support better growth, health and reproduction.” The plan led to a…
R&D Investments for Small Businesses
…the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the Agricultural Research Service, the Economic Research Service, the National Agricultural Statistics Service, and the U.S. Forest Service. More information on the SBIR…