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USDA: Declare independence from foodborne illness this Fourth of July

WASHINGTON — When celebrating the nation's independence this Fourth of July, the USDA's Food Safety & Inspection Service reminds Americans that proper food handling...

Coalition for Sustainable Egg Supply research enters second phase

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Having reached the midpoint of its three-year study, the Coalition for Sustainable Egg Supply (CSES) is now entering the second...

James Sumner receives GEC Golden Egg award

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — James Sumner, president of the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council, has been honored by the Georgia Egg Commission...

Comment period extended for HACCP systems validation

WASHINGTON — USDA's Food Safety & Inspection Service is extending the comment period 30 days for the Federal Register notice that clarifies requirements for...

New members named to agricultural trade advisory committees

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk have announced the appointment of 16 additional members to six...

Senate passes 2012 farm bill

The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Senate on June 21 completed a five-year, half-trillion-dollar farm bill that cuts farm subsidies and land conservation spending by...

Nominations sought for Family Farm Environment Excellence award

TUCKER, Ga. — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is accepting nominations for the 12th annual Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award. The award recognizes...

Farmers try to ‘stop the flood of regulation’

WASHINGTON — Growing up, we all needed guidance at times. Don’t run with scissors. Don’t forget your jacket. Don’t eat yellow snow. If you...

Mexico, Canada invited to joion TPP trade negotiations

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and the seven other countries negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership have invited Mexico and Canada to join in negotiations of the...

Bird flu study published after terrorism debate

The Associated Press NEW YORK — The second of two bird flu studies once considered too risky to publish was released June 21, ending a...

EPA gives final approval for E15 fuel blend

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency has given final approval for a fuel blend containing 15 percent ethanol, known as E15, to be sold...

Senate bill to establish permanent trade relations with Russia

WASHINGTON — Legislation lifting a 1974 law, the Jackson-Vanik Amendment, has been introduced in the Senate, which would allow the U.S. to grant  permanent...

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