Farming targets in agri terrorism scare
Las Cruces officials and experts warn that farms, processing and transport could be exploited by terrorists to poison crops and livestock. Michael Harrington cites at least five agri terrorism acts worldwide, urges preparedness, and notes USDA funding and safety measures while stressing information sharing to protect the chain from field to table.
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Las Cruces
N.M
Michael Harrington
Western Association of Agricultural Experiment Station
World Trade Center
Harrington
Chile
United States
New Mexico
Arturo Jurado
New Mexico Chile
Government finds shortcomings in meat safety plans
Washington AP report shows 21 of 35 large meat processing plants reviewed by the Agriculture Department had problems with HACCP plans to prevent E coli contamination. Officials say issues are scientific design or recordkeeping, with corrective letters issued and deadlines set.
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Washington
Garry McKee
Agriculture Department
Cohen
Elsa Murano
Department
Congress
ConAgra Beef
Greeley
Colo
Carol Tucker Foreman
Consumer Federation of America
Food Policy Institute
Proper Pesticide Disposal Steps for Home and Farm
Guidance on disposing of pesticides and waste water from containers. Do not pour leftovers into drains or landfills. Triple rinse empty containers, drain rinses back into sprayer, and recycle or return containers to suppliers. Contact Kansas Department of Health and Environment for help and follow state law to avoid penalties.
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Kansas
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Topeka
Department of Health & Environment
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