Don’t Let Delivery and Takeout Foods Fumble Your Super Bowl

Keep Risky Habits Out of the Kitchen this Thanksgiving

November 13, 2023 – America’s biggest food holiday is almost here, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to remind consumers to avoid habits that increase the risk of harmful bacteria in their Thanksgiving meal.

Don’t Flunk Food Safety This School Year

Food Safety is the Main Ingredient to a Successful Cookout

Don’t Let Delivery, Takeout Foods Fumble Your Super Bowl

January 31, 2023 — February 12 marks Super Bowl LVII and Americans from coast to coast will gather with friends and family to cheer on their team, enjoy the halftime show and partake in traditional football foods. While foods prepared at home remain a popular option, delivery and takeout options are convenient alternatives. Since this event can last up to four hours, harmful bacteria have ample time to develop in your favorite dishes, which increases the possibility of foodborne illness.

USDA Encourages You to Consider NAP Risk Protection Coverage Before Crop Sales Deadlines

November 17, 2022 - The Farm Service Agency encourages you to examine available USDA crop risk protection options, including federal crop insurance and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage before the applicable crop sales deadline.

Turkey Day Myths

November 16, 2022 - Quit food safety confusion cold turkey this Thanksgiving! While this holiday is a great time to spend with family and friends, it’s also time to bust some myths.

Myth 1: Refrigerating a whole cooked turkey is safe

False! Always carve your turkey after cooking. A whole cooked turkey will not cool quickly enough, thus putting it at risk for bacterial growth. Carve the turkey into smaller pieces so it cools faster in the refrigerator.

Myth 2: Thawing a turkey on the counter is safe.

USDA Reminds Farmers, Ranchers to Vote in Committee Election

December 5 is the Last Day to Return Ballots

November 16, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started mailing ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the Angelina-Nacogdoches-San Augustine-Shelby County FSA office or postmarked by December 5, 2022.

USDA Urges Producers to Submit Applications for 2022 Grazing Loss Assistance by Jan. 30

October 6, 2022 - To Expedite Future Assistance, Gather and Submit Loss Records Now for Livestock Forage Disaster Program.

USDA Recommends Adding Food Safety Items to Your Back-to-School List

August 15, 2022 – On your next back-to-school shopping trip, make sure to include food safety items on your shopping list to keep school lunches safe.

“Every day, parents focus on the health and safety of their children, and this focus includes how they prepare and pack lunches,” said Sandra Eskin, Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Because children are particularly at risk for serious foodborne illness, food safety must be at the top of the list when preparing lunches for school and field trips.”

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