Food Safety Modernization Act
For information on how your company should prepare for the new rules and regulations under this Act, please visit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website: http://www.fda.gov/food/foodsafety/fsma/default.htm.
For questions related to food processing and FSMA contact Stephanie Sinner at 701-239-7122 or by email: ssinner@nd.gov.
For questions related to feed manufacturing and FSMA contact Dave Phillips at 701-328-1501 or by email: davephillips@nd.gov.
Canadian Import Regulations Comment Period Extended
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has extended the comment period on the proposed changes to Canada’s import regulations for agriculture product thru February 15, 2013. Please email all public comment to Kanwal Kochhar by email: Kanwal.Kochhar@inspection.gc.ca or contact Dane Braun in our office by email: danebraun@nd.gov or by phone at 701-328-4764.
ND Drought Information
Widespread drought is currently affecting the nation. For information and resources regarding North Dakota, visit www.nd.gov/ndda/drought.
North Dakota Agriculture in the News
Compliance with pesticide rules at all-time high in ND
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says compliance with state and federal pesticide laws and regulations is at an all-time high in North Dakota.
Goehring urges taking part in 2012 Census of Agriculture
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is urging North Dakota farmers and ranchers to participate in the 2012 Census of Agriculture.
Revised pesticide regulations soon to take effect
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says pesticide manufacturers, dealers and applicators should review recent changes in North Dakota’s administrative rules related to pesticide use and storage.
Insecticide okayed to protect bees from Varroa mites
BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says North Dakota beekeepers will be able to use the insecticide amitraz to manage Varroa mites in their colonies next year.