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-Farmworkers rights bill gets further review
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02/08/2010 -
The bill intended to provide farmworkers with labor rights similar to those that employees in other industries are entitled to is headed to the Agriculture Committee.The Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act was deferred to the committee at the request of state Sen. Darrel Aubertine, D-Cape Vincent, ... read more>>>
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-Senate committee passes farm animal welfare bill
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02/08/2010 -
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Senate committee Thursday approved a bill that would create a commission to set rules for how animals are treated on farms.
The bill is aimed at pre-empting efforts by animal-rights groups to pass treatment standards.
An overflow crowd with a large contingent... read more>>>
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-$24 mln for animal health and production grants
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02/08/2010 -
The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced US$24 mln in grants to study animal heath, reproduction, breeding, genetics and nutrition.
The agriculture animal industry plays a crucial role in the success and growth of the nation's economy, accounting for 42% of forec... read more>>>
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-EPA Seeks Nominations for Annual Merit Awards//Deadline for nominations is March 1, 2010
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02/06/2010 -
(Boston, Mass. – Feb. 5, 2010) – EPA is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Environmental Merit Awards, which will recognize environmental achievements during the past year. Award categories are available for individuals, businesses, state and local governments, and other organization... read more>>>
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-North Carolina Firm Recalls Pork Barbeque Products Due to an Undeclared Allergen
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02/06/2010 -
WASHINGTON, February 5, 2010 - The Murphy House, a Louisburg, N.C., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,850 lbs. of pork barbecue products because they may contain an undeclared allergen, soy flour, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced toda... read more>>>
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-USDA starting over on national animal ID system
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02/06/2010 -
It's back to the drawing board for USDA's National Animal Identification System (NAIS). Officials announced Friday that current plans toward the NAIS are being scrapped and the agency is starting over in building a national system of animal traceback.
From day-one, the NAIS had its critics, and Fri... read more>>>
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-USDA Announces New Framework for Animal Disease Traceability
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02/05/2010 -
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2010-Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announced today that USDA will develop a new, flexible framework for animal disease traceability in the United States, and undertake several other actions to further strengthen its disease prevention and response capabilities.
"After c... read more>>>
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-Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee to hold Feb. 12 public meeting in Chicago
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02/05/2010 -
(Chicago - Feb. 3, 2010) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, on behalf of the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee, will hold a meeting in Chicago on Feb. 12 to discuss plans and get recommendations on Asian carp control efforts. The committee will answer questions and listen to comments fro... read more>>>
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-USDA Names Members to the National Mango Board
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02/04/2010 -
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2010 - Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack today appointed six members to serve on the National Mango Board. The members will serve three-year terms beginning immediately and ending on Dec. 31, 2012.
The following members have been reappointed: Venancio Marti, Guaynabo... read more>>>
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-Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding EPA Announcement...
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02/03/2010 -
WASHINGTON, D.C, February 3, 2010 – “America’s farmers and ranchers are encouraged that the rule announced today by the administration will help keep the nation’s renewable fuel standards on a path toward greater energy independence. By raising the volume of biofuels availabl... read more>>>
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