Senate confirms USDA food safety head
In exciting news, last week the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Dr. Mindy Brashears as Under Secretary of Food Safety within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). As Under Secretary, Dr. […]
Rep. Josh Harder (CA-10) asks Coronavirus Task Force to add agriculture representative
Today Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) sent a letter to Vice President Mike Pence, the leader of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, asking him to appoint a member of the […]
Ag groups seek additional exemptions for ag truckers
In a letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the National Grain & Feed Assn. and 53 other agricultural groups urged the agency to grant relief from federal […]
FDA temporarily relaxing some nutrition labeling rules
The Food and Drug Administration is temporarily relaxing some nutrition labeling rules to facilitate the distribution of some food products during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The temporary rules apply to […]
Senate unanimously passes $2T coronavirus stimulus package
The Senate unanimously passed an approximately $2.2 trillion stimulus package late Wednesday night in an effort to jump-start an economy decimated by the coronavirus pandemic. The bill provides aid for workers, […]
Northwest Chicken Council 6th Annual Conference rescheduled to July 23-24, 2020
The Northwest Chicken Council Conference is moving the date to July due to the Coronavirus and the various changes by Oregon and other states. The new dates are July 23-24 […]
USDA identifies essential services during ‘shelter-in-residence’ orders
WASHINGTON – In a letter to vendors the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) outlined what operations will be allowed in areas affected by shelter-in-residence directives. The letter was issued March […]
Tips to keep your poultry operation running smoothly during a global crisis
During a crisis, such as the global pandemic of the COVID-19 outbreak, many businesses can slow down or even close down when normal operations are not possible to maintain, even […]
Stay-home order for coronavirus exempts Modesto-area food plants. Wine and beer, too
Thousands of people can still work at Modesto-area food and beverage plants despite Thursday’s stay-home order from the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom exempted “essential” businesses from his edict aimed at […]
Northwest Chicken Council 6th Annual Conference rescheduled to July 23-24, 2020
The Northwest Chicken Council Conference is moving the date to July due to the Coronavirus and the various changes by Oregon and other states. The new dates are July 23-24 […]