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When good food goes bad

(EurekAlert) The Center for Biosecurity of UPMC today released online ahead of print a new report, When Good Food Goes Bad: Strengthening the US Response to Foodborne Disease Outbreaks. The authors analyzed existing data and studies on foodborne illness outbreak response, identified emerging trends, and interviewed dozens of federal and state-level officials and experts from Read More »

March 5, 2013
| Filed under North America, Agriculture, Biosafety, and Public Health
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Biosecurity for the Grains and Oilseeds Industry

(WebWire) Grains and oilseeds growers have a new tool to help protect crops, following the release of a national biosecurity standard today. “Managing on-farm risk is an important part of staying competitive in today’s market,” said Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. “This standard offers grains and oilseeds producers a distinct advantage in the fight against pests Read More »

March 5, 2013
| Filed under North America and Agriculture
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National grains biosecurity standard launched

(ManitobaCo-Operator) A new voluntary standard for biosecurity on Canada’s grain- and oilseed-producing farms is expected to help growers build or improve on their existing farmgate-level systems at any scale.

March 4, 2013
| Filed under North America, Agriculture, and Biosafety
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Biosecurity for the Grains and Oilseeds Industry – WebWire (press release)

Biosecurity for the Grains and Oilseeds IndustryWebWire (press release)Ottawa: Grains and oilseeds growers have a new tool to help protect crops, following the release of a national biosecurity standard today. “Managing on-farm risk is an important part of staying competitive in today's market,” said Agriculture Minister …

March 4, 2013
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Senators recognize importance of biosecurity and agro-defense

(Feedstuffs) U.S. Senators Pat Roberts (R., Kan.), Jerry Moran (R., Kan.), Roy Blunt (R., Mo.) and Claire McCaskill (D., Mo.) introduced a resolution Feb. 28 to recognize the importance of biosecurity and agro-defense to America’s national and economic security. “This resolution will remind my colleagues in Washington that addressing critical vulnerabilities to our food supply Read More »