Saturday, July 16, 2022

Know All About Fertilizer Administration In Papaya

Know All About Fertilizer Administration In Papaya

 

Papaya On The Floor
Papaya On The Flooring

Papaya is a candy and high-value fruit crop that's out there all yr. If harvested early, it's utilized as a vegetable, whereas ripe fruit is often used. A correctly maintained papaya crop yields a excessive yield and a excessive revenue to growers.

Shri Ganpatro Bahanrao of Maharashtra's Sholapur district achieved a yield of 138t/ha with a web revenue of Rs 503500/ha (promoting worth Rs 5./kg). Shri Ranjan Das of West Bengal obtained a yield of 150 tonnes per acre with a web revenue of Rs 420,000 per acre. He primarily gathered untimely fruits and bought them as greens (at a value of Rs 3.5/kg).

Success tales in cereal manufacturing are nicely documented. Fruit and vegetable output has not too long ago elevated all through the world.

Fruit crop space and manufacturing have expanded within the earlier 20 years, however productiveness development has been gradual, owing primarily to inefficient utilization of plant vitamins. A well-balanced utilization of plant vitamins yields a excessive yield and revenue.

Papaya, like banana, is accessible all yr and is comparatively easy to develop. It's the solely crop that produces extra revenue per unit of land space than bananas and has a fantastic dietary and therapeutic worth.

Fertilizer Administration in Papaya

Fertilizer administration adopted by the Maharashtra farmer is talked about beneath.

1) A month after planting, 5 kilograms of 19-19-19 and 25 kg of urea/ha have been utilized through fertigation.

2) The identical dose was given once more after 15 days.

Cultivation Of Papaya
Cultivation Of Papaya

3) After two months of planting ring was made across the plant and fertilizer on the charge of 250 Kg DAP, 500 Kg neem cake, and 188 Kg urea /ha have been utilized.

4) After 3 months ( 250 kg DAP +500Kg neem cake + 750 Kg MOP + 25 kg micronutrient combination) have been added

5) From 4th to Sixth-month drip fertigation was practiced as indicated beneath.

a) In the beginning of the 4th month 12-61-0 30Kg /ha.

b) After 15 days 30Kgha 0-0-50 combined fertilizer.

c) 15 days after that , 30 kg /ha -30-0-45.

d) Sixth month, 30 kg/ha 0-0-50, 15 days after 30 kg/ha 12-61-0.

e) At seventh month once more 250 DAP + 188 kg MOP + 25 kg micronutrients + 37.5 S/ha have been utilized.

Medicinal Worth of Papaya

1)Papaya is a ripening fruit and vegetable that's easy to digest.

2)Papain, which is constructed from the dried latex of its raw fruits, is utilized within the rendering of meat.

3)Latex is used within the manufacturing of chewing gum, cosmetics, degumming silk, and offering shrink resistance to wool.

4) It is usually  pharmaceutical business.

 

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Friday, September 24, 2021

USDA Announces Intent to Establish an Equity Commission, Solicits Nominations for Membership

USDA Announces Intent to Establish an Equity Commission, Solicits Nominations for Membership

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WASHINGTON, September 24, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will establish an Equity Commission and is requesting nominations for membership on the Equity Commission Advisory Committee and Equity Commission Subcommittee on Agriculture.Individuals and organizations may provide up to three names in the categories of: women, members of Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (NHPI) groups, people with disabilities, and individuals who represent rural communities.

“The USDA Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs promote a better, more diverse, and more inclusive workforce for Americans to make a quality living. USDA believes there is a national commitment to diversity and inclusion in all we do,” said USDA Under Secretary for Civil Rights, Patrick S. Wood. “As our nation rebuilds and begins to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential to foster a safe and welcoming environment for every person.”

These nominations will be evaluated by a USDA-appointed representative from a diverse group of communities. All nominees will receive a nomination letter and detailed information about the role and responsibilities of the commission and the advisory committees.

Applications are due to the USDA Office of Management and Budget (OMB) by Monday, October 8, 2021 at 5 p.m. Eastern time. Applicants must provide a resume or resume and cover letter. More information is available here. Nominations should be submitted electronically via the USDA Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS).

Recipients will be contacted via email and a confirmation letter will be sent to the nominee after their selection is announced by OMB. Applicants who are selected will be notified within two weeks of OMB’s decision.

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

USDA Takes Significant Steps to Build More Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems

USDA Takes Significant Steps to Build More Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems


WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2021 - At the United Nations Food Systems Summit this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture outlined  $5 billion in planned investments and a number of steps toward the goal of ending hunger and malnutrition and creating more sustainable, resilient. And comprehensive food arrangements.

Food systems are central to global progress in promoting health, preventing and combating disease, strengthening education, promoting the empowerment of women and girls, and generating and sustaining economic growth.

"We can achieve these goals," said USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue. "But we can only accomplish them together as one global community united and unified by a common mission. The United Nations' summit provides the best platform for nations to discuss the major challenges facing humanity today and what we can do together to ensure all people have access to a secure, adequate and nutritious diet."

The USDA outlined seven key pillars to achieve a more comprehensive food system.

"The first pillar calls on governments to use every tool available to us: to work with farmers, agricultural producers, and food companies to ensure good health and a productive food system. This pillar also seeks to ensure access to affordable, sustainable, nutritious food for all people and calls for policies that enable farmers to improve nutrition in their soil, produce more nutritious crops, and work sustainably in ways that protect and improve their and other people's health and well-being."

The second pillar calls on countries to address the challenges that are leading to increased rates of hunger and malnutrition among children and women. This pillar includes investments in public education and nutrition; programs to tackle stunting, anemia, and micronutrient deficiencies; and improvements to food access for women, children, and those who are more vulnerable.

The third pillar calls for improvements in food security and availability and the impact of these investments on poverty reduction, nutrition, health, and economic growth.

The fourth pillar calls on countries to strengthen the health and nutrition systems that support and drive this global movement for food security, health, and well-being. This pillar includes efforts to strengthen and invest in primary health care, nutrition, health promotion, disease prevention, and public health.

The fifth pillar calls on the private sector, the public sector, and civil society to invest in and champion more sound business and public policies, such as laws and regulations that support the principles and promote the interests of all.

The sixth pillar is about making a difference on the ground, and involves investments in programs and activities that build the capacity and impact of all actors to work toward a future of food and nutrition security for all.

The seventh pillar calls on countries to strengthen and engage with other countries through cooperation and partnerships to ensure food security and good nutrition for all.

The eight pillar includes efforts to ensure that everyone has access to healthy, safe, affordable food that meets their nutritional requirements, in food and nutrition security, and calls on governments, and multilateral and bilateral organizations and financial institutions, to provide the enabling environment for the transition to a more food secure and healthier world.


Wednesday, September 22, 2021

USDA and HHS Launch Resource Guide to Help Rural Communities Increase Access to Child Care Services

USDA and HHS Launch Resource Guide to Help Rural Communities Increase Access to Child Care Services


WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Early Childhood Development Katie Hamm today unveiled a joint resource guide (PDF, 3.5 MB) to help people in rural and Tribal communities increase access to child care services.

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Friday, September 17, 2021

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Margo Schlanger to Serve as USDA Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Margo Schlanger to Serve as USDA Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

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WASHINGTON, September 16, 2021 – “I am pleased with President Biden’s decision to nominate Margo Schlanger to serve as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. Her nomination cements USDA’s commitment to civil rights and equity as we work for the American people; in this role, she will be an essential voice in our effort to ensure access, inclusion and fairness in all of our services and programs. Margo’s life and career demonstrate a long-lasting commitment to civil rights and to public service.

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals holding key staff positions in Washington, D.C.

Cindy Long was appointed administrator for the Food and Nutrition Service. She has a responsibility to provide federal leadership to build access to safe and nutritious food for the American people and to create effective programs to meet the challenges of the 21st century by creating healthy communities and improving the food system and nutritional quality of people's lives. This is a part-time appointment that will expire at the end of August 2022.

An experienced veteran of many agency assignments, most recently as a senior consultant to the U.S. Department of Education, Ms. Long brings significant knowledge of program management and proven track record of implementing major improvements and delivering results for our country’s children, schools and communities. . She is a career civil servant with proven leadership in public administration.

Ms. Long received her B.S. In secondary education, an M.S. In education administration, and Ph.D. In Institutional Management from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

The current position as Under Secretary for Food and Nutrition Services has also been announced. The status will be reported directly to the Secretary.

Susan Norsigian was appointed Executive Assistant to the Secretary of Agriculture. She is responsible for providing leadership and administrative support to the Secretary of Agriculture as well as the Under Secretary for Food and Nutrition Services. This is a part-time appointment that will expire at the end of August 2022.

Ms. Norsigian will be responsible for all secretarial administrative duties and will work with the Under-Secretary of Agriculture and the Under-Secretary for Food and Nutrition Services in connection with the administrative support of their duties. Ms. Norsigian has a broad background in senior executive government service. She is a former vice president for domestic policy, where she served in the administration of President George W. Bush. Her previous government experience has included leadership in various positions in the Department of Agriculture, most recently as Deputy Administrator of the Rural Development State Grants Program.

Ms. Norsigian holds a B.A. J.D. from Columbia University and from New York Law School. She is a graduate of the University of California-Berkeley at Berkeley, California, where she earned a master's degree in public health.

The current post has been announced as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. This situation is reported to the Secretary of Agriculture.

Michael G. Johannes, currently serving as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for Food and Agriculture, will be nominated as the U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan-South Sudan.

The Agriculture Secretary announced the nominations on May 7.

Mr. Johannes is currently serving as the US Special Envoy for Sudan-South Sudan. Under the Special Envoy Program, the US Government works closely with both governments to support a peaceful, comprehensive and lasting solution to the conflict in South Sudan. He has been instrumental in achieving political agreement, facilitating UN Security Council resolutions, and leading the US government's efforts to ensure peace and stability in South Sudan.

Mr. Johannes will be nominated to head the African Affairs Bureau in the State Department.

The US Assistant Secretary of State for Ocean and International Environment and Scientific Affairs is now vacant.

This situation is reported to the Under Secretary of the Department of Ocean and International Environment and Scientific Affairs.

Ms. Cohen previously served as Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Department of State Diplomatic Careers. She has also served as Deputy Assistant Administrator for International Affairs and Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Department of South and Central Asian Affairs.

An expert in foreign policy and global development issues, Ms. Cohen was appointed Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia from January 2016 to June 2016. Since 1990 he has been a member of the Foreign Service, including the Foreign Service, school tours and language training in Beijing, China.

 


Monday, September 13, 2021

USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Tropical Storm Nicholas

USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Tropical Storm Nicholas

WASHINGTON, September 13, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses in the path of Tropical Storm Nicholas that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff in the regional, state and county offices stand ready and are eager to help.

If you need emergency help or have additional questions, please call 1-888-925-6863, or visit: https://www.usda.gov/

USDA is closely monitoring conditions, and will act to make sure programs and services are in place for farmers and ranchers and rural residents affected by tropical storm conditions.

Agricultural communities, farms and ranchers should be prepared for inclement weather and severe storms. USDA encourages farmers to learn more about the Farm Family Disaster Preparedness Program. The program offers information on weather and farming safety; a food and water safety kit; how to prepare for power outages; how to safely store and use potable water; what to do when natural disasters threaten; how to communicate and connect; and more.

Farmers and ranchers who face economic hardship as a result of Hurricane Katrina, and families affected by Hurricane Ike, have been served through the Farm Family Disaster Preparedness Program. It’s designed to make disaster preparedness a part of everyday life and provides comprehensive disaster planning.

Farmers can also apply for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to help with economic losses sustained in a disaster. ECP provides matching disaster funds, which can be used to purchase or lease conservation easements, easements, conservation agreements, leases and land sales.

USDA Rural Development offers information on USDA disaster loans and grants. Visit www.usda.gov/disaster for complete information on these programs and for resources to help prepare for, prepare for, and recover from disasters. For more information about disaster response and recovery, contact your USDA rural development State Director.

In California, the State Office of Emergency Services administers emergency water and power assistance, provides direct financial assistance to individuals, households, businesses and organizations, and provides grants for debris removal and cleanup.

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers information on Farm Bill programs including programs to provide disaster assistance and programs to provide disaster assistance to rural communities and to improve land resources.

USDA’s National FFA Organization (FFA) helps FFA members and their students prepare for disasters. FFA works with local emergency management and has provided free educational materials, including safety and disaster preparedness information, for schools and communities.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers business owners and individuals resources to help them recover from disasters. They can offer loan guarantees, emergency loans and resources to help in recovery. SBA helps companies of all sizes with disaster-related needs by providing small-business loans that can help owners and their employees recover and rebuild.

Farmers can seek information from their local Farm Service Agency and National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). NRCS offers a Rural Reconstruction Emergency Grant Program and provides technical and financial assistance to farmers to prepare for, protect against and recover from disasters. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service offers information on emergency water and soil conservation loans.

Farmers can contact USDA’s National Commodity Recovery Program (NCRP) to learn about commodities aid programs including federal and state price support programs, and programs to reduce losses to livestock and poultry producers due to crop, livestock, and poultry diseases, insects and pests.

State and local government authorities, with assistance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), play a significant role in dealing with disasters. State and local governments rely on a combination of public and private funding sources to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.

DHS, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), administers many of the United States’ federal recovery programs in response to major disasters.

 

Friday, September 10, 2021

USDA Joins Government-Wide Sustainable Aviation Fuels Grand Challenge

USDA Joins Government-Wide Sustainable Aviation Fuels Grand Challenge

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2021 Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) joined the Governmentwide Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge to meet 100% demand for U.S. aviation fuel by 2050. The goal is to develop safe, affordable. , Renewable, and flexible transportation fuel that is available nationwide so that it will be possible to continue providing air services to American communities during future disruptions. The SAF Grand Challenge is a nationwide public-private partnership that will further develop aviation fuel. This milestone is the second stage of the SAF Grand Challenge.

In the first phase, the SAF research team created the SAF 2020 Roadmap, which sets out the goals and objectives that inform the efforts of this initiative. Over the past three years, the USDA’s National Food and Agriculture Organization has funded 15 of the 20 projects that are moving forward in the second phase. These projects will be funded by the USDA through the SAF 2020 Grand Challenge for an additional two years, and each project is committed to developing SAF-compliant fuels. In addition to the USDA, industry partners are participating in the initiative, including Chevron, Continental Airlines, DuPont, JetBlue, Shell, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines.

"As an aviation industry leader, the United States has a strong base of highly skilled innovators," said Soni Ramaswamy, USDA's Under Secretary of Agriculture. “Finding answers to urgent problems is the goal of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and through the SAF Grand Challenge, we are building our current work in science, engineering, and technology and using our innovative resources to meet the challenge with potential for improvement. Our daily lives. "

“Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has joined the SAF 2020 Grand Challenge to meet 100% of U.S. aviation fuel demand by 2050. The U.S. commercial aviation industry relies on regular, safe, reliable, and affordable aircraft fuel supplies to meet this demand. The SAF Grand Challenge will develop a renewable, sustainable aviation fuel that is safe to work with today’s complex aircraft engines and has the potential to increase long-term fuel durability, ”said Secretary Purdue. "We are confident that this partnership with the aerospace industry and other government agencies and leaders will allow us to take up the challenge."

The SAF Grand Challenge is led by the Department of Energy in collaboration with the USDA and FAA.

Thursday, September 9, 2021

USDA Invests $700 million to Provide Relief to Small Producers, Processors, Distributors, Farmers Markets and Seafood Processing Vessels and Processors Impacted by COVID-19

USDA Invests $700 million to Provide Relief to Small Producers, Processors, Distributors, Farmers Markets and Seafood Processing Vessels and Processors Impacted by COVID-19

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will soon publish Requests for Applications (RFAs) for new grant programs - the Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant program and the Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant program - to support agricultural stakeholders who haven’t yet received substantial federal financial assistance in responding to the COVID-19 crisis. These are the only USDA COVID-19 pandemic grant programs. USDA will accept application through September 29, 2021. USDA is also providing $10 million in matching funds for the PRS grant program and $500,000 for the Seafood program grant program.

USDA also is announcing it is making a one-time $10 million grant available to eligible agricultural producers and processors for additional assistance for their COVID-19 pandemic response needs. Specifically, the grant will be used for assistance that is available under the newly established PRS grant program. The program will be administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA). To be eligible, producers and processors will need to have demonstrated a significant and sustained loss of income due to the impacts of COVID-19. Producers and processors who have recently or expect to soon apply for assistance under the newly established PRS grant program will be precluded from receiving this grant.

USDA is making a one-time $500,000 grant available to eligible seafood processors for assistance for their COVID-19 pandemic response needs. The grant will be administered by the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and should be used for assistance that is available under the newly established Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant program. Producers will be eligible to apply for assistance under this grant if they have recently or expect to soon apply for assistance under the newly established Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant program. Producers and processors who have recently or expect to soon apply for assistance under the newly established PRS grant program will be precluded from receiving this grant.

USDA is also providing resources for the COVID-19 Pandemic Response program. The program provides financial and technical assistance to eligible nonfederal entities, including agricultural producers and livestock and poultry processors, that are struggling to deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pandemic Response program allows producers to access financial resources, as well as technical and regulatory assistance to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 in their operations.

As a USDA-supported program, these grants are designed to assist producers and processors who have recently or expect to soon apply for assistance under the Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant and PRS grant programs.

USDA is making a one-time $1.5 billion grant available for the purchase of up to 2 million head of cattle for consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant will be administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and will be limited to one grant per state. The state may submit up to four applications per state to purchase cattle. The maximum grant is limited to 2 million head.

The COVID-19 Rapid Response funding is intended to provide producers, ranchers, and farmers with the funding and support they need to respond to this unprecedented crisis. This will allow producers to address increased production and processing costs, increased livestock markets, and reduced marketing activity to continue delivering healthy and safe meat and poultry products to consumers.



USDA Invests $464 Million in Renewable Energy Infrastructure to Help Rural Communities, Businesses and Ag Producers Build Back Better

USDA Invests $464 Million in Renewable Energy Infrastructure to Help Rural Communities, Businesses and Ag Producers Build Back Better

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2021 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $464 million to build or improve renewable energy infrastructure (PDF, 631 KB) and to help rural communities, agricultural producers and businesses lower energy costs in 48 states and Puerto Rico. The new funds for energy programs are a result of President Trump’s “Back to God’s Country” initiative and are part of a three-year $1.6 billion rural development package.

“Agriculture is a cornerstone of American life, and it plays an important role in rural communities. Farmers and ranchers need reliable energy to sustain agriculture,” said Secretary Vilsack. “These new investments will improve energy infrastructure, build resiliency, and help us all reduce energy costs in rural communities.”

Of the funding, the vast majority will help rural communities and agriculture, including nearly $300 million for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). In rural communities, REAP will allow USDA to provide funds to non-profit and for-profit entities to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy development, including energy storage.

Another $128 million is aimed at building or improving the energy infrastructure that powers rural economies – such as electric grids, transmission lines and power generation. The Department will issue a request for proposals next week to invest in rural energy infrastructure projects.

The remaining $196 million is earmarked to assist rural communities, agricultural producers and businesses in lowering energy costs through energy efficiency programs and renewable energy projects. This will include $100 million in 2017 and 2018 for a “Community Renewable Energy Financing Initiative,” which will provide grants to non-profit and for-profit organizations that work to establish community-based renewable energy projects.

According to the Department of Energy, nearly 90 percent of rural households depend on their own power supply, and more than half of rural households use grid power rather than their own power generation.

REAP and this new investment are part of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) program authorized by the Energy Policy Modernization Act. Through EECBG, USDA invests in energy efficiency programs and conservation programs that help people and businesses improve the efficiency of their energy use.

The Energy Policy Modernization Act also authorizes $1.5 billion in investments over 10 years to increase the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency and conservation in rural America.


USDA Reminds Consumers to Handle Frozen Foods Safely This School Year

USDA Reminds Consumers to Handle Frozen Foods Safely This School Year

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2021 — As students, parents and caretakers adjust to a physical return to classrooms this fall, the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds families to follow food safety practices to prevent foodborne illness when it comes to preparing frozen foods.

In fact, freezing is one of the safest and most effective ways to store and reheat food. If you’re going to use frozen foods for a specific recipe, follow a few simple steps to prevent foodborne illness.

Cook frozen foods thoroughly before reheating. For best results, thoroughly thaw frozen food and defrost in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours. Defrosting a large block of frozen food in the microwave instead of in the refrigerator can cause food to thaw unevenly, or even burn.

Reheat frozen food in a microwave or conventional oven, using no more energy than needed to defrost the food. For a frozen, pre-cooked entree such as a casserole, follow these cooking times: frozen vegetables, 6 to 10 minutes; meats, 12 to 15 minutes; poultry, 10 to 15 minutes; and ground beef, 20 to 25 minutes.

Avoid using the microwave when reheating frozen or refrigerated food. Freezing temperatures cause the food to release moisture, which in turn makes foods susceptible to bacterial growth.

Use a thermometer when reheating or cooking frozen food. It’s a good idea to use a thermometer with a temperature range of 0 to 4 degrees Fahrenheit to make sure your food is at the correct temperature when you’re ready to eat it. This will prevent foodborne illness.

When cooking frozen foods, follow these tips: thaw food before cooking, add ingredients as directed, and follow safety guidelines for thawing foods.

Be wary of the expiration date on food labels. The USDA recently released new guidelines that recommend the expiration dates printed on food labels must be updated. As food producers adjust their labels, the expiration dates for food items must be increased to reflect a longer shelf life, while the date of manufacture remains the same.

As food producers adjust their labels, the expiration dates for food items must be increased to reflect a longer shelf life, while the date of manufacture remains the same. Don’t eat expired food. When possible, throw out any food that’s past the best-by date.

If you choose to eat the food after that date, be sure it hasn’t passed its expiration date before cooking. If you’re unsure about the expiration date, use a thermometer to test the food.

Always keep food in the refrigerator or freezer until you plan to eat it. Avoid foods that are exposed to high heat or dry conditions, which make them more prone to spoiling.

If you suspect food may be spoiled, don’t eat it and throw it out.
USDA Expands Assistance to Cover Feed Transportation Costs for Drought-Impacted Ranchers

USDA Expands Assistance to Cover Feed Transportation Costs for Drought-Impacted Ranchers


WASHINGTON, September 8, 2021 — In response to the severe drought conditions in the West and Great Plains, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today its plans to help cover the cost of transporting feed for livestock that rely on grazing. USDA is updating the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) to immediately cover feed transportation costs for drought impacted ranchers.The new funding will provide $50 million over three years to cover a two-month period from September to December. The program is the first of its kind from the USDA, and USDA is requesting Congress provide emergency funding for the program on a permanent basis. The purpose of the program is to alleviate the immediate crisis for farmers, ranchers and beekeepers. USDA anticipates other federal agencies and the private sector will also offer funding and assistance as the drought continues and the program continues to be used. USDA looks forward to assisting these sectors as the effects of the drought continue to be felt across the country.


USDA is issuing guidance for USDA's Emergency Livestock, Bee, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) as well as other programs and resources available for livestock producers impacted by drought conditions in the West and Great Plains. ELAP is intended to provide assistance to producers of feeder animals and beekeepers during a drought-related emergency when it is not feasible for the animal's primary food source to be available.


USDA is announcing that ELAP will now be funded and run by the U.S. Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), the agency charged with marketing U.S. farm products. In addition, USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), the federal agency responsible for ensuring pest freedom in animal agriculture, will be a participant and active participant in the program. USDA has added an additional line item to the Agriculture Appropriations Act of 2012, which is now available for inclusion in all appropriations bills.


"The drought and resulting livestock and livestock products shortage is an ongoing crisis and the drought is expected to continue throughout the 2012 growing season and into next year," said Agricultural Marketing Service Director Tom Bergmark. "In addition to the direct losses incurred from decreased feed and water intake and lost forage, livestock producers are also experiencing economic losses as livestock owners are unable to afford the cost of feed needed to produce livestock products."

For more information about ELAP, visit the Web site at www.ams.usda.gov/ELAP. For more information on APHIS, visit the Web site at www.aphis.usda.gov.

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

USDA Invests $700 million in Grants to Provide Relief to Farm and Food Workers Impacted by COVID-19

USDA Invests $700 million in Grants to Provide Relief to Farm and Food Workers Impacted by COVID-19

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2021 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Wilsack announced today that the new Farm and Food Workers Relief (FFWR) grant program will provide 700 700 million in funding to help farm and meat packing workers with health and safety costs related to epidemic diseases. . . The announcement was made in a press call with Diana Telefonson Torres, executive director of the United Farm Workers Foundation, and Mark Peron, president of the United Food and Commercial Workers International. . . The grant program will help U.S. farm and meat packing workers at risk for or already suffering from H1N1 influenza, food poisoning, anthrax, and other infectious diseases. . . “Farm and meat packing workers are under the greatest threat from disease outbreaks,” said Secretary Wilsack. “The new funding will help ensure that they have the financial means to protect their health and safety.” . . “Our primary concern is the economic impact the epidemic could have on food production,” said Mark Peron, President, United Food and Commercial Workers International. “There is still a major shortage of workers in this country, particularly the most vulnerable – migrant workers. . . . We need to ensure there is adequate safety and health protection for all workers on farms and meat processing plants.” . . “The epidemic will hit the meat and poultry packing industries, as well as large and small farms, because they rely on hundreds or thousands of workers on their payrolls,” said Diana Telefonson Torres, executive director, United Farm Workers Foundation. “Our new grant program will provide immediate relief to workers who already are at risk.”

The new outbreak will not disrupt the world’s food supply, USDA Secretary Ed Schafer told reporters. Food imports are covered, though food production will have to be maintained, he added.

"It's just a precaution, to let the people on the ground know what to do and what not to do,” said Dr. Stephen Sundlof, a medical officer in the USDA's Office of Preparedness and Response.

The news of the outbreak was greeted with concern by farm groups.

"We are concerned about the possibility that this virus may have contaminated large-scale chicken and turkey farming operations," Mike Shelton, senior vice president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, said in a statement. "The safety and security of our nation's food supply is our top priority.”

He added, "It is critical that we work together to prevent a major disruption to the production of agricultural products."

“The food system of the United States is not safe at this time,” said American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall in a statement. “To prevent a mass outbreak of an avian influenza virus, all chicken, turkey, and swine producers must remain vigilant and vigilant with their supply chain partners and ensure that our nation’s food supply continues to flow.”

But USDA Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said the country’s food supply is “not a concern.” “We have an ample supply of food and we are working to prevent a disruption,” he said, adding, “we have a pretty good idea of the nature of the problem.”

“The USDA is making arrangements to get food to the people who need it.”

A USDA spokesman said the agency would not be able to comment on specifics of the outbreak. “We will be in the dark until we figure it out,” he said.

He also said the department had no information on which facilities the infected birds originated from or on the size of the shipment that ended up there.

The U.S. has a supply of chicken ready for market that will meet domestic needs, said David A. Saelens, acting deputy administrator of USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. “We have adequate supplies of poultry to meet domestic demand at this time,” he said.

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

Apple Loosens App Store Payment Rules for Netflix, Others in Deal With Japan

Apple Loosens App Store Payment Rules for Netflix, Others in Deal With Japan