Ag Committees Discuss Animal Health, Biosecurity, Causer Says
(WorldNews Environment)

PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE - The Commonwealth`s efforts to protect the state`s food supply through animal health and biosecurity initiatives was the focus of a joint meeting of the House and Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees Wednesday during Penn State`s annual Ag Progress Days. `Invasive species and animal diseases are significant threats facing all facets of our agriculture industry,` said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint), chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. `We must work together at all levels to combat these dangers and protect our food supply, the livelihood of our farmers and the state`s overall economy.` A major focus of...