Policy options for a changing rural America.(general
issue)(Reprint)
In 1950, 4 out of every 10 rural people lived on a farm, and almost
a third of the Nation's rural workforce was engaged directly in
production agriculture. Because agriculture dominated the social . . .
The cost of doing business.(financial issues)
It's a continuous challenge having your own business, what
with keeping up with market changes for your product and ever changing
input costs such as fuel, raw materials, labor and new regulations. . . .
A huge land of huge opportunity--Russia.(spore prints)(Conference
notes)
I recently was honored with the opportunity to speak at the annual
conference of the Russian mushroom industry. Not knowing the language,
the people, or even the alphabet, I was intrigued by this . . .
Update.(Correction notice)
A federal court has ruled to temporarily delay the effective date
of the Department of Homeland Security's Social Security No Match
rule. Several labor organizations filed a lawsuit with the . . .
New Safe Harbor procedures announced for Social Security No Match
letters.(AMI Update)
A new regulation issued on August 15, 2007 by the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) outlines the "safe harbor" procedures
for employers who receive a letter from the Social . . .
October observations.(editor's note)
Laura Phelps focuses on Social Security No Match letters in this
month's AMI Update. An explanation of the new regulation,
notification procedures and what to expect from the law are . . .
Mushroom import report compiled from Department of Commerce Trade
Data Services Washington, D.C.--reporting month May 2007.(mush
Mushroom Import Report Compiled from Department of Commerce Trade Data
Services Washington, D.C.--Reporting Month May 2007
MAY 2007 2007 YTD MAY 2006 2006 YTD
. . .
Agaricus bisporus accepted for whole-genome sequencing.(mushroom
NEWS flash)(Brief article)
The "button mushroom," Agaricus bisporus, has been
accepted for whole-genome sequencing in FY 2008 by the US Department of
Energy Joint Genome Institute. This species is the only member of . . .
Public scholars in action program.(mushroom NEWS flash)(The
Office for Research and Graduate Education in the College of
Agricul
The Office for Research and Graduate Education in the College of
Agricultural Sciences (CAS) is recruiting host organizations that will
provide advanced undergraduate and graduate students with . . .
Federal minimum wage increases.(mushroom NEWS flash)(Brief
article)
The federal minimum wage is set to increase $2.10 over the next two
years. The increase is in effect or will take effect as follows:
* July 24, 2007, federal minimum wage increases to $5.85 per . . .
Upcoming events.(Brief article)(Calendar)
2007
Sept. 4
CAC Scholarship Golf Tournament
Kennett Square Country Club * 610/268-7483
Sept. 8-9
22nd Annual Mushroom Festival
Kennett Square. PA * www.mushroomfestival.org
Sept. . . .
E-newsletters available on the Mushroom Council website.(mushroom
council update)(Make It with Mushrooms, E-Mazing News, The Sav
Did you know the Council has four e-newsletters available via
mushroominfo.com? Whatever your trade or area of focus within the
mushroom farm community, we have an e-newsletter to address your . . .
Lingo for a techno age.(personal computing)(computer-related
neologisms )
How we say things is often more important than what we say. It can
speak volumes about our character and personality, where we grew up,
what kind of education we received and whether we're anchored . . .
Dr. Murray Roy O'Neil (1927-2007).(In
Memoriam)(Obituary)
Highline Mushrooms announces the sad passing of its founder Dr
Murray O'Neil on June 30, 2007. Dr. O'Neil, also a retired
physician, founded Highline Mushrooms in Leamington Ontario in . . .
Joint employment and independent contractors under the migrant
and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.(Industry news)
The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA)
provides employment-related protections to migrant and seasonal
agricultural workers. Every nonexempt farm labor . . .
Food Safety's Cost: stiffer regulations loom but you may not
pay the (entire) price after all.(packaging & food safety)
During the many discussions regarding food safety in recent years,
one theme kept rearing its ugly head: there was no way growers could
pass along the costs. After all, growers historically haven't . . .
AMI launches food safety effort.(AMI Update)(American Mushroom
Institute)
At the direction of the Board of Directors, AMI has begun a major
effort to assist its grower members in the development of a
comprehensive food safety plan whereby all fresh mushrooms sold in . . .
National Mushroom Month.(Brief article)
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
Washington, D.C. 20250
September 2007
By the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States of America
A PROCLAMATION
. . .
The effect of washing and slicing operations on the survival
behavior of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella sp in fresh mushr
ABSTRACT
The objective of the study was to determine the survival of
Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella sp. when inoculated in unwashed or
washed whole and sliced mushrooms during postharvest . . .
Food safety news & views.(editor's note)
AMI Launches Food Safety Effort by Laura Phelps outlines a plan to
verify that fresh mushrooms sold in the United States are produced on
farms that are certified by an industry standard of Good . . .
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