Iowa Grain Quality Initiative Advisory Council Meeting
The biannual meeting of the IGQI is scheduled for January 8th, 2021.
Preventive Controls for Animal Food Course to be Offered
An online-only course will be offered on Jan. 20 and 21, 2021 leading to Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) designation as a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual, in compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Preventive Controls for Animal Food rule. Enroll now.
Protect yourself from grain dust this fall!
Carolyn Sheridan and Kristina TeBockhorst talk harvest safety in this podcast.
Blog: 2020 Drought and Derecho Impacted Corn-Harvest, Mycotoxin Testing and Storage
Options for Wind Damaged Corn - Grazing and Baling Forage
Video Podcast: Iowa Mycotoxin Risk
Dr. Erin Bowers discusses the risk of mycotoxin contamination in Iowa grain and what to do about it. This is especially relevant because of the ongoing impacts of the drought and derecho in Iowa.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to deal with it.
Access to the Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) at Iowa State University COVID-19 resouces and additional FDA resources and USDA resources on the virus. If you have more questions about COVID-19, please contact Kim Anderson.
Now taking applications to join the Free Food/Feed Safety Collaboration
This collaboration helps companies write a food/feed safety plan in six workshops. Seating is limited, please apply promptly. Acceptance will be communicated.
Blended Human Food PCQI Course Offerings
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host five one-day Blended Human Food PCQI courses during 2020. The courses are presented by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance. The course is the only PCQI class recognized by the United States Food and Drug Administration. [node:read-more:link]
