Category: U.S. News » Agriculture
Peanut Prices
24 May 18:34 | U.S. News
Peanut prices received by farmers for all farmer stock peanuts averaged 28.5 cents per pound for the week ending May 18...read more »
Eco-Cuisine Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk (Extended Recall)
24 May 14:18 | U.S. News
Eco-Cuisine of Boulder, Colorado is recalling all lots of T3314 Basic Brownie Mix, T3333 Betty Brownie Mix with Vanilla, T3388 Ground Beef Style Quick Mix, T3394 Sausage Style Quick Mix, T3416 Chocolate Cookie Mix, T3417 Lemon Muffin Mix, and T3418 English Scone Mix, CM25COOK Basic Cookie Mix 25 lb. bag, CM25MUFF Basic Muffin Mix 25 lb. bag, CM25SCON Basic Scone Mix 25 lb. Bag, because it has 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 systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.read more »
FDA alerts health care providers of adverse reactions associated with steroid injections from Main Street Family Pharmacy in Tennessee
24 May 13:33 | U.S. News
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Tennessee Board of Pharmacy to investigate reports of seven adverse events associated with steroid injections compounded by Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC (Main Street) of Newbern, Tenn.read more »
Poultry Slaughter
23 May 15:35 | U.S. News
Ready-to-Cook Weight Up 7 Percent from Last Year...read more »
FDA allows marketing of first A1c test labeled for diagnosing diabetes
23 May 15:14 | U.S. News
Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it is allowing marketing of the COBAS INTEGRA 800 Tina-quant HbA1cDx assay (Tina-quant HbA1cDx assay) for the diagnosis of diabetes by health care professionals. This is the first HbA1c test that FDA has allowed to be marketed for this use.read more »
Closing the Application Process for the 2011 SURE Program
23 May 01:00 | U.S. News
SURE-33, Closing the Application Process for the 2011 SURE Program(FOR State and County Offices) DATE POSTED: 2013-05-23 DATE EFFECTIVE: 2013-03-22 STATUS: CURRENTread more »
Broiler Hatchery
22 May 17:06 | U.S. News
Broiler-Type Eggs Set in the 19 State Total Up 1 Percent. Broiler-Type Chicks Placed in the 19 State Total Down Slightly...read more »
USDA to Interview Farmers and Ranchers for Crop and Livestock Reports
22 May 15:00 | U.S. News
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is gearing up to contact farmers and ranchers across the country to gather information about this season’s crop production, supplies of grain in storage, and livestock inventory. During the first two weeks of June, NASS will gather information about U.S. crops and livestock through several surveys focusing on agricultural acreage, crops produced and stored, and hog inventory. read more »
USDA Designates 2 Counties in Montana as Primary Natural Disaster Areas With Assistance to Producers in Idaho
22 May 11:46 | U.S. News
USDA Designates 2 Counties in Montana as Primary Natural Disaster Areas With Assistance to Producers in Idaho WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated two counties in Montana as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. Those counties are: BeaverheadBroadwater “Our hearts go out to those Montana farmers and ranchers affected by recent natural disasters,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “President Obama and I are committed to ensuring that agriculture remains a bright spot in our nation’s economy by sustaining the successes of America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities through these difficult times. Wread more »
USDA Designates 2 Counties in Texas as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
22 May 11:45 | U.S. News
USDA Designates 2 Counties in Texas as Primary Natural Disaster Areas WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated two counties in Texas as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. Those counties are: Anderson Pecos “Our hearts go out to those Texas farmers and ranchers affected by recent natural disasters,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “President Obama and I are committed to ensuring that agriculture remains a bright spot in our nation’s economy by sustaining the successes of America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities through these difficult times. We’re also telling Texas producers that USDA stands with you and your communities when severe weather and natural disasters threaten to disrupt your livelihood.” read more »
Nestlé expands research and development facilities in Singapore
22 May 04:20 | U.S. News
Nestlé S.A. Nestlé expands research and development facilities in Singaporeread more »
Farm Labor
21 May 18:35 | U.S. News
April Hired Workers Down Over 2 Percent, Wage Rates Increase Over 4 Percent From Previous Year...read more »
Chickens and Eggs
21 May 18:35 | U.S. News
April Egg Production Up 3 Percent. Egg-Type Chicks Hatched Up 7 Percent. Broiler-Type Chicks Hatched Down Slightly...read more »
LL Bakery, Inc. Announces the Recall of White Farm Enriched White Bread, Butter Farm Enriched White Bread, and Italian Cream Danish for Undeclared Milk Allergens
21 May 15:41 | U.S. News
LL Bakery Inc. of Torrance, CA is recalling all White Farm Enriched White Bread, Butter Farm Enriched White Bread, and Italian Cream Danish because product labels fail to declare the allergen "milk", in the whey powder listed in their ingredient statements. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a life threatening allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, that requires immediate medical attention should they consume these products.read more »
Crop Progress - State Stories
21 May 14:04 | U.S. News
This report has been released by the National Agricultural Statistics Service.read more »
Crop Progress
20 May 20:04 | U.S. News
NASS releases Crop Progress and Condition Estimates...read more »
Eco-Cuisine Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk
20 May 19:02 | U.S. News
Eco-Cuisine of Boulder, Colorado is recalling all lots of T3314 Basic Brownie Mix, T3333 Betty Brownie Mix with Vanilla, T3388 Ground Beef Style Quick Mix, T3394 Sausage Style Quick Mix, T3416 Chocolate Cookie Mix, T3417 Lemon Muffin Mix, and T3418 English Scone Mix, CM25COOK Basic Cookie Mix 25 lb. bag, CM25MUFF Basic Muffin Mix 25 lb. bag, CM25SCON Basic Scone Mix 25 lb. Bag, because it has 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 systems.read more »
Milk Production
20 May 15:34 | U.S. News
Milk production in the 23 major States during April totaled 16.1 billion pounds, up 0.3 percent from April 2012....read more »
Precautionary Recall Issued For Pre-Packaged Texas Gulf Shrimp
20 May 14:29 | U.S. News
Galveston Shrimp Company has issued a precautionary voluntary recall of its pre-packaged Texas Gulf Shrimp due to foreign material found in a bag. The pre-packaged bags are shipped to HEB Stores. Customers who recently purchased pre-packaged Gulf Shrimp are encouraged to check their refrigerators and/or freezers.read more »
FDA expands alert to health care providers about lack of sterility assurance of all sterile drug products from NuVision Pharmacy
18 May 14:32 | U.S. News
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care providers of concerns about a lack of sterility assurance of all sterile drug products made and distributed by NuVision Pharmacy of Dallas, Texas. The FDA recommends that these products should not be administered to patients.read more »
Peanut Prices
17 May 15:34 | U.S. News
Peanut prices received by farmers for all farmer stock peanuts averaged 29.8 cents per pound for the week ending May 11...read more »
FDA seeks preliminary injunction against New York fish manufacturer
17 May 13:38 | U.S. News
The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is seeking a preliminary injunction in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York against New York City Fish, Inc., and several key employees for manufacturing and distributing ready-to-eat fish products under insanitary conditions causing them to become adulterated.read more »
Tropical Valley Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Walnuts in Next by Nature Dark Chocolate Bananas
17 May 11:54 | U.S. News
Tropical Valley Foods Inc. of Plattsburgh, NY, is recalling next by Nature DARK CHOCOLATE BANANAS, 3 oz. bags, due to undeclared milk and walnuts. People who have an allergy to milk and/or walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.read more »
Virginia Cattle Rancher is National "Farm Mom of the Year"
17 May 10:01 | U.S. News
The online votes have been tallied, and Betty Rosson, a Virginia grain and cattle farmer, is Monsanto's 2013read more »
USDA Designates 6 Counties in Texas as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
16 May 14:24 | U.S. News
USDA Designates 6 Counties in Texas as Primary Natural Disaster Areas WASHINGTON, May 16, 2013 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated six counties in Texas as primary natural disaster areas due to the recent drought. The counties are: EctorLeonMadisonHoustonLibertySan Jacinto “Our hearts go out to those Texas farmers and ranchers affected by recent natural disasters,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsackread more »
USDA'S Novel Cell Line Identifies All Foot-and-Mouth Virus Serotypes
16 May 12:38 | SciTech
ARS scientists have developed the basis for a faster, more accurate test for all strains of the foot-and-mouth disease virus, which causes a highly contagious and economically devastating disease in cattle and other cloven-hoofed animals. Click the image for more information about it. read more »
FSA Administrator Urges Producers to Enroll in DCP/ACRE
16 May 10:40 | U.S. News
Release 0085.13 FSA Administrator Urges Producers to Enroll in DCP/ACRE WASHINGTON, May 16, 2013 — USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia today encouraged farmers and ranchers to enroll for the 2013 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program (DCP) or the Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) before the deadline. Producers who wait until the last minute to sign up could face increased waiting time in FSA county offices. “We understand that producers have gotten busy, but they can’t forget to visit their county office and sign up for DCP or ACRE,” said Garcia. “Just as farmers and ranchers plan their spring plantings, producers should plan to schedread more »
Nestlé invests CHF 29 million to strengthen supply chain in Russia
16 May 09:16 | U.S. News
Nestlé S.A. Nestlé invests CHF 29 million to strengthen supply chain in Russiaread more »
Secretaries Vilsack and Jewell highlight federal preparedness for 2013 western wildfire season
16 May 04:04 | U.S. News
BOISE, Idaho, May 13, 2013 – During a visit to the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell outlined the Federal Government’s efforts to ensure collaboration in protecting Americans from wildfire, and urged homeowners and local communities to take steps to reduce their risks during the 2013 fire season.read more »
Coffee farmers in Nespresso sustainability programme enjoy better economic and social conditions, study finds
16 May 03:45 | U.S. News
Nestlé S.A. Coffee farmers in Nespresso sustainability programme enjoy better economic and social conditions, study findsread more »
Turkey Hatchery
15 May 18:34 | U.S. News
Eggs in Incubators on May 1 Down 11 Percent from Last Year. Poults Hatched During April Down 5 Percent from Last Year. Net Poults Placed During April Down 9...read more »
Broiler Hatchery
15 May 18:34 | U.S. News
Broiler-Type Eggs Set in the 19 State Total Up 1 Percent. Broiler-Type Chicks Placed in the 19 State Total Down 1 Percent...read more »
FDA approves Simponi to treat ulcerative colitis
15 May 16:00 | U.S. News
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new use for Simponi (golimumab) injection to treat adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis.read more »
FDA approves new drug for advanced prostate cancer
15 May 10:28 | U.S. News
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Xofigo (radium Ra 223 dichloride) to treat men with symptomatic late-stage (metastatic) castration-resistant prostate cancer that has spread to bones but not to other organs. It is intended for men whose cancer has spread after receiving medical or surgical therapy to lower testosterone.read more »
Crop Progress - State Stories
14 May 15:34 | U.S. News
This report has been released by the National Agricultural Statistics Service.read more »
FDA approves first companion diagnostic to detect gene mutation associated with a type of lung cancer
14 May 15:33 | U.S. News
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the cobas EGFR Mutation Test, a companion diagnostic for the cancer drug Tarceva (erlotinib). This is the first FDA-approved companion diagnostic that detects epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene mutations, which are present in approximately 10 percent of non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC).read more »
FDA approves Nymalize--first nimodipine oral solution for use in certain brain hemorrhage patients
14 May 15:09 | U.S. News
On May 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Nymalize, a new nimodipine oral solution, to treat patients experiencing symptoms resulting from ruptured blood vessels in the brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage). Nimodipine previously was available only as a liquid-filled gel capsule.read more »
Farmers In Illinois Experience First Planting Of Monsanto's FieldScripts(SM)
14 May 13:01 | U.S. News
This planting season, more than 150 farmers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Minnesota are trialing the firstread more »
USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Sign-Up
14 May 11:20 | U.S. News
USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Sign-Up Landowners and Producers Can Now Enroll in Continuous CRP with General Sign-Up to Follow WASHINGTON, May 14, 2013— Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today reminded farmers and ranchers that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up beginning May 20 and ending on June 14. Vilsack also announced the restart of sign-up for continuous CRP, including the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement Initiative, the Highly Erodible Land Initiative, the Grassland Restoration Initiative, the Pollinator Habitat Initiative and other related initiatives. Sign-up for continuous CRP began on May 13 and will continue through Sept. 30, 2013. “As always, we read more »
Crop Progress
13 May 2013 | U.S. News
NASS releases Crop Progress and Condition Estimates...read more »
FDA releases new tool to help prevent intentional food contamination
13 May 2013 | U.S. News
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a new tool to help bolster the food industry’s defense measures against an act of intentional food contamination. The Food Defense Plan Builder is a comprehensive, easy-to-use software program designed to help owners and operators of food facilities—ranging from primary production and manufacturing to retail and transportation—develop customized plans to minimize the risk of intentional contamination at their individual food facilities.read more »
Farm-raised Salmon Retains Healthy Omega-3s When Baked
13 May 2013 | SciTech
Read the magazine story to find out more. Baking farm-raised Atlantic salmon maintains its healthy levels of omega-3 fatty acids as long as the fish is not over cooked, according to ARS research. Click the image for more information about it. read more »
Forest Service report spotlights fire risk for homes on the edge of wildlands
11 May 2013 | U.S. News
WASHINGTON, May 9, 2013 –U.S. Forest Service researchers recently found that about 90 percent of fuel reduction treatments on national forests were effective in reducing the intensity of wildfire while also allowing for better wildfire control.read more »
Peanut Prices
10 May 2013 | U.S. News
Peanut prices received by farmers for all farmer stock peanuts averaged 27.0 cents per pound for the week ending May 4...read more »
Hannaford Supermarkets Issues Allergy Alert for Two Bakery Cookie Products That May Contain Undeclared Nuts
10 May 2013 | U.S. News
Hannaford Supermarkets is recalling two products sold in the bakery section because they may contain nuts that are not listed on the product packaging label. Individuals who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to any nuts may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume these items.read more »
Cotton Ginnings 2012 Summary
10 May 2013 | U.S. News
All Cotton Running Bales Ginned during 2012 season is 16,833,750...read more »
Crop Production
10 May 2013 | U.S. News
Winter Wheat Production Down 10 Percent from 2012. Orange Production Unchanged from April...read more »
