WASHINGTON, October 19, 2021 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge, the second of a two-part, joint USDA-EPA Partnership and Competition on Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers (EEFs) to Advance Agricultural Sustainability in the United States. The goal of the […]
Continue reading...December 16, 2021 Rick VanVranken
Of Omicron, Youth Vax’s, and Boosters
Through our collaboration in the Extension Collaborative on Immunization Teaching & Engagement (EXCITE) we’d like to share the following timely updates on the on-going pandemic and efforts to encourage everyone eligible to get vaccinated and/or boosted now! From today’s EXCITE newsletter, the CDC urges Get a Boost for the Holidays! “We want to see you in […]
Continue reading...December 14, 2021 Wes Kline
Webinar on FDA’s Proposed Ag Water Rule Thursday December 16 at 3:00
The FDA recently released the long-anticipated proposed changes to the agricultural water requirements (Subpart E) of the Produce Safety Rule. On Thursday, December 16 at 3:00 pm ET, join United Fresh, PMA, Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, Northwest Horticultural Council and Western Growers for a timely webinar covering what FDA has proposed and where […]
Continue reading...December 14, 2021 Melissa Bravo
Direct to Consumer Grass Fed and Pasture Raised Reports
“USDA Market News works with State Departments of Agriculture and local and regional food systems to provide prices, volume, and other information on agricultural commodities sold at local and regional markets throughout the United States. Information gathered from Farmers Markets, Farmers Auctions, Food Hubs, Direct to Consumer sales, Retail advertisements, and Farm-To-School programs is currently […]
Continue reading...December 11, 2021 Kate Brown
Cut Costs (Not Fingers) When Prepping Firewood
Using a high-efficiency wood or pellet stove can be a cost-effective way to reduce your home heating costs compared to other fuels like natural gas, fuel oil, or electricity. According to Penn State Extension, the greatest savings are realized when you cut your own firewood rather than opting to buy pellets or have cordwood delivered. […]
Continue reading...December 10, 2021 Wes Kline
Produce Safety Rule Proposed Agricultural Water Revisions to Subpart E
Subpart E of the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule has been under review for some time. On December 6, 2021, FDA published in the Federal Register the proposed final rule. There is a 120-day comment period which ends April 5, 2022. Once the FDA reviews comments and publishes the final rule it will […]
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