New legislation will help free up state money for drought relief efforts. The money won’t help growers get all the water they need, but it will help offset some of …
Food Loss and Waste
Jean Buzby of Economic Research Service discusses the growing interest in food loss and food waste, their impacts, and their definitions. Food Loss and Waste Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
The Total Cost and Value of Food Loss
How much food is lost or wasted, and how much does that translate in dollar value? That’s the focus of a recent USDA study. Rod Bain reports. The Total and Value …
Shaping America’s Eating Habits
Panelists from a recent US Farmers and Rancher’s Alliance food dialogue answer the question, “Who’s shaping America’s eating habits?” Shaping America’s Eating Habits Panelists include University of Southern California Professor …
Who is Shaping America’s Eating Habits?
A recent Food Dialogue asked a panel about our nation’s eating habits and how they are shaped. Here is Rod Bain. Who is Shaping America’s Eating Habits? Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
One Barrier to Americans Trying New Foods
Gary Crawford tells us the variety of new and different fruits and vegetables in supermarkets is growing, but there’s a major obstacle to those foods catching on with consumers. One …
Potassium Amounts to Be Required on New Nutrition Labels
Dr. Rachel Johnson with the American Heart Association talks about the importance of having the amounts of potassium included on the updated nutrition facts label. Potassium Amounts to Be Required …
Help to Making Healthier Food Decisions
In an effort to help Americans make healthy food choices, consumers can expect to see a new nutrition facts label on packaged foods. Susan Carter has the story. Help to …
Proposed FDA Changes Will Make Food Labels Easier to Understand
Proposed food label changes by the Food and Drug Administration will help consumers better discern exactly how much they’re eating. Proposed FDA Changes Will Make Food Labels Easier to Understand …
USDA’S Role in the Newly Proposed Nutrition Labels
While the Food and Drug Administration is taking the lead in updating the nutrition facts on packaged foods, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is doing things now to help …
New Food Nutrition Labels in the Works
It’s been more than two decades since the labels on packaged foods have been updated. The Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes that would take effect in the next …
This Week @ USDA February 28
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/inspwe… http://blogs.usda.gov/2014/02/25/newf… Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Enhanced School Wellness Environments Make the Smart Choice the Easy Choice for a Healthier Next Generation
Given that many children today eat two meals a day at school, it’s vital that we make every effort to ensure that they have access to the healthy foods they …
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Initiative Leader; Research Update
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report from the USDA’s new HLB initiative leader as well as a research update on HLB efforts. Want to learn more? …









