Category: USA News » Agriculture
FDA approves pediatric use of chemical poisoning treatment
9 Sep 15:20 | USA News
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the pediatric use of Protopam Chloride (pralidoxime chloride), a drug used to treat poisoning by organophosphate pesticides and chemicals (e.g., nerve agents). The drug is approved to be administered either by intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) injections.read more »
USDA Designates 16 Counties in Pennsylvania as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
9 Sep 14:52 | USA News
Emergency Designation News Releasesread more »
FDA acts against 5 electronic cigarette distributors
9 Sep 12:12 | USA News
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued warning letters to five electronic cigarette distributors for various violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) including unsubstantiated claims and poor manufacturing practices.read more »
Latest U.S. Agricultural Trade Data
9 Sep 12:00 | USA News
This data product announces USDA's monthly release of calendar year, fiscal year, year-to-date, and monthly value of U.S. agricultural exports, imports, and trade balance. read more »
FDA: New warnings required on use of gadolinium-based contrast agents
9 Sep 11:05 | USA News
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requiring that gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) carry new warnings on their labels about the risk of a rare and potentially fatal condition known as nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), if the drug is administered to certain patients with kidney disease.read more »
Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for China and Unknown Destinations
9 Sep 05:00 | USA News
Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity:read more »
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Recognizes Work of USDA Experts Who Served in Afghanistan and Iraq
9 Sep 04:26 | USA News
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today recognized the efforts of more than 20 USDA employees who served as civilian agricultural experts in Afghanistan and Iraq. The agricultural experts were part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to provide civilian assistance abroad to help promote long-term economic development. read more »
Nestlé S.A. (CH) - Nestlé reaffirms emerging markets commitment with new service centre in Ukraine
9 Sep 04:03 | USA News
Nestlé S.A. Nestlé reaffirms emerging markets commitment with new service centre in Ukraineread more »
Broiler Hatchery
8 Sep 18:41 | USA News
Broiler-Type Eggs Set Up 4 Percent. Broiler-Type Chicks Placed Up 2 Percent...read more »
Rural Income, Poverty, and Welfare
8 Sep 16:00 | USA News
This briefing room offers a synthesis of ERS research, analysis, and data on rural Americans' income, poverty and welfare. read more »
Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin
8 Sep 14:22 | USA News
NASS releases Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin...read more »
Nestlé S.A. (CH) - Nestlé Lanka expands dairy industry with new chilling centre
8 Sep 08:28 | USA News
Nestlé S.A. Nestlé Lanka expands dairy industry with new chilling centre read more »
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Recognizes Work of USDA Experts Who Served in Afghanistan and Iraq
8 Sep 06:33 | USA News
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today recognized the efforts of more than 20 USDA employees who served as civilian agricultural experts in Afghanistan and Iraq. The agricultural experts were part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to provide civilian assistance abroad to help promote long-term economic development. read more »
Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for China and Unknown Destinations
8 Sep 05:39 | USA News
Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity:read more »
Crop Progress
7 Sep 16:41 | USA News
NASS releases Crop Progress and Condition Estimates...read more »
Unusual Feed Supplement Could Ease Greenhouse Gassy Cows
7 Sep 14:52 | SciTech
Cow belches, a major source of greenhouse gases, could be decreased by an unusual feed supplement developed by a Penn State dairy scientist.read more »
The Role of Agriculture in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
7 Sep 09:00 | SciTech
Agriculture could play a prominent role in U.S. efforts to address climate change if farms and ranches undertake activities that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or take greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere. These activities may include shifting to conservation tillage, reducing the amount of nitrogen fertilizer applied to crops, changing livestock and manure management practices, and planting trees or grass. The Federal Government is considering offering carbon offsets and incentive payments to encourage rural landowners to pursue these climate-friendly activities as part of a broader effort to combat climate change. The extent to which farmers adopt such activities would depend on their costs, potential revenues, and other economic incentives created by climate policy. Existing Federal conservation programs provide preliminary estimates of the costs of agricultural carbon sequestration. read more »
Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for China, Unknown Destinations and Peru
7 Sep 05:00 | USA News
Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity: read more »
2010 COC Make-Up Election
7 Sep 01:00 | USA News
AO-1474, 2010 COC Make-Up Election (FOR State and County Offices) DATE POSTED: 2010-09-07 DATE EFFECTIVE: 2011-01-01 STATUS: CURRENTread more »
Fears Of A Decline In Bee Pollination Confirmed
6 Sep 14:58 | SciTech
A University of Toronto study says it has provided the first long-term evidence of a downward trend in bee pollination, while also pointing to climate change as a possible contributor.read more »
Nestlé S.A. (CH) - Nestlé focuses on water quality during World Water Week
6 Sep 08:09 | SciTech
Nestlé S.A. Nestlé focuses on water quality during World Water Weekread more »
FDA cautions consumers about Estrella Family Creamery cheeses
4 Sep 18:11 | USA News
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to discard cheeses from Estrella Family Creamery of Montesano, Wash., because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Environmental samples and one product sample collected by the FDA during an August 2010 inspection at the facility have tested positive for L. mono.read more »
Sparboe Farms Provides Clarification on its Voluntary Recall of Fresh Shell Eggs
4 Sep 15:14 | USA News
Sparboe Farms issued the following clarification regarding the previously announced recall of shell eggs supplied by Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms. One additional brand is linked to this recall associated with possible Salmonella contamination.read more »
The Hartz Mountain Corporation Recalls Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
4 Sep 15:07 | USA News
The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs due to concerns that one or more bags within the lot may have been potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Hartz is fully cooperating with the US Food and Drug Administration in this voluntary recall.read more »
Peanut Prices
3 Sep 17:12 | USA News
Peanut prices received by farmers for all farmer stock peanuts averaged 21.0 cents per pound for the week ending August 28...read more »
USDA Designates 6 Counties in New Jersey as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
3 Sep 16:55 | USA News
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USDA Designates Addison County in Vermont as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
3 Sep 16:50 | USA News
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Cibo Vita issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Mediterranean Mix of Woodpecker Brand
3 Sep 14:37 | USA News
Cibo Vita, 280 N. Midland Ave Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 is recalling Mediterranean Mix of Woodpecker brand because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. The recalled Mediterranean Mix, in plastic containers of 8.5 OZ was sold to the list of the attached customers.read more »
Food Assistance and Nutrition Research Conference: Emerging Issues and Recent Findings
3 Sep 09:00 | USA News
The annual Food Assistance and Nutrition Research Conference identifies emerging research issues related to domestic food assistance and nutrition programs administered by USDA. Recently completed research will also be discussed. This years conferenceEmerging Issues and Recent Findingswill be held on September 24, 2010, in the Frederick Waugh Auditorium at the Economic Research Service, 1800 M Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20036. An agenda and information on registration are available on the ERS website. read more »
Dairy Products Prices
3 Sep 08:57 | USA News
Cheddar Cheese prices received for US 40 pound blocks averaged $1.62 per pound for the week ending August 28, 2010....read more »
Good Taste Noodle MFG Recalls "Egg Noodles and Wonton Skins" Because Of Possible Health Risk
3 Sep 08:15 | USA News
Good Taste Noodle MFG. of Chicago, IL, is recalling its “EGG NOODLES and WONTON SKINS, labeled with production date from June 19, 2010 to August 19, 2010”, because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune system. Healthy persons infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.read more »
Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for Unknown Destinations and Egypt
3 Sep 05:00 | USA News
Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity: --Export sales of 275,000 metric tons of hard red winter wheat for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2010/2011 marketing year; and --Export sales of 110,000 metric tons of hard red winter wheat for delivery to Egypt during the 2010/2011 marketing year.read more »
Reemploying Annuitants Without Salary Offset Guidance for FSA
3 Sep 01:00 | USA News
PM-2768, Reemploying Annuitants Without Salary Offset Guidance for FSA(FOR FSA Offices) DATE POSTED: 2010-09-03 DATE EFFECTIVE: 2012-09-01 STATUS: CURRENTread more »
Updating Bankruptcy Flags in FSA Financial Services (FSA-FS)
3 Sep 01:00 | USA News
FI-2991, Updating Bankruptcy Flags in FSA Financial Services (FSA-FS)(FOR State and County Offices) DATE POSTED: 2010-09-03 DATE EFFECTIVE: 2010-12-01 STATUS: CURRENTread more »
Dairy Products
2 Sep 16:21 | USA News
Total cheese output (excluding cottage cheese) was 882 million pounds, 4.7 percent above July 2009 and 0.2 percent above June 2010....read more »
Vegetables
2 Sep 16:21 | USA News
Contracted Processing Production Down 9 Percent from Last Year. Asparagus Production Down 18 Percent. Spring Onion Production Down 11 Percent...read more »
Whole Foods Market® Announces Recall of Morningland Dairy and Ozark Hills Farm Cheese
2 Sep 14:46 | USA News
The following press release was issued by Whole Foods Market's North Atlantic Region regarding the voluntary recall of Morningland Dairy of Mountain View, Missouri, Raw Goat Milk Mild Cheddar Cheese. Whole Foods Market’s North Atlantic region is announcing a voluntary recall Morningland Dairy and Ozark Hills Farm Raw Goat Milk Mild Cheddar Cheese due to possible contamination by Listeria and Staphylococcus aureus.read more »
Scientists Find Organic Farms Have Higher Quality Fruit
2 Sep 14:14 | SciTech
Side-by-side comparisons of organic and conventional strawberry farms and their fruit found the organic farms produced more flavorful and nutritious berries while leaving the soil healthier and more genetically diverse.read more »
Monsanto Executives to Address Investor Conferences in September
2 Sep 12:56 | USA News
Monsanto Company's (NYSE: MON) Carl Casale, executive vice president and chief financial officer, andread more »
USDA Designates Siskiyou County in California as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
2 Sep 12:20 | USA News
Emergency Designation News Releasesread more »
USDA Designates 55 Counties in Illinois as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
2 Sep 12:12 | USA News
Emergency Designation News Releasesread more »
USDA Designates Six Counties in Mississippi as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
2 Sep 12:02 | USA News
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USDA Designates 5 Counties in Mississippi as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
2 Sep 11:54 | USA News
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USDA Announces Loan Program for Natural Resource Conservation
2 Sep 11:31 | USA News
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Nestlé S.A. (CH) - A written portrait of Nestlé Chairman released today
2 Sep 10:39 | USA News
Nestlé S.A. A written portrait of Nestlé Chairman released today read more »
Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for Egypt
2 Sep 05:00 | USA News
Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity: --Export sales of 120,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to Egypt during the 2010/2011 marketing year; and --Export sales of 100,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to Egypt during the 2010/2011 marketing year.read more »
Reserve or National Guard (Reservist) Differential
2 Sep 01:00 | USA News
PM-2767, Reserve or National Guard (Reservist) Differential(FOR FFAS Employees) DATE POSTED: 2010-09-02 DATE EFFECTIVE: 2011-08-01 STATUS: CURRENTread more »
Conservation Loan (CL) Program Training and Implementation
2 Sep 01:00 | USA News
FLP-571, Conservation Loan (CL) Program Training and Implementation(FOR FLP Employees) DATE POSTED: 2010-09-02 DATE EFFECTIVE: 2011-01-01 STATUS: CURRENTread more »
DCP and ACRE Maps Available on the FSA Internet
2 Sep 01:00 | USA News
CM-676, DCP and ACRE Maps Available on the FSA Internet(FOR State and County Offices) DATE POSTED: 2010-09-02 DATE EFFECTIVE: 2011-01-01 STATUS: CURRENTread more »
Azteca Linda Corp. Expands Recall of Queso Fresco Because of Possible Health Risk
1 Sep 18:41 | USA News
Azteca Linda Corp. of Brooklyn, NY, is expanding the 8/24/10 recall of QUESO FRESCO (FRESH WHITE CHEESE (exp. SEP 11 2010) to include expiration date SEP 12 2010. In addition, the firm is recalling Queso El Azteca brand REQUESON (RICOTTA CHEESE) with expiration date SEP 19 2010 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems...read more »