…five-year study that observed how consumers prepared meals. The study observed food safety behaviors, including participants’ thermometer use for ground pork sausage, handwashing, and cleaning and sanitizing food preparation surfaces….
CLas-Positive ACP Confirmed in Ventura County
…to the detection. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is actively conducting surveys and collecting samples as per the ACP/HLB Action Plan. Samples will be taken from the…
Senator Tuberville Pushes for Farm Programs
…weather or the price and that’s the reason they need help,” he said. “We have to remember farmers put food on the table but there’s a lot of people that…
DPR Seeks Comment on 2024 Strategic Plan
…that supports healthy lives and a healthy environment for all Californians, and an abundant, healthy food supply for future generations,” DPR Director Julie Henderson said in a press release. “I…
Prices of Retail Eggs Continue to Fall
…supply chain problems and that has brought egg prices down to earth. Gary Crawford for the US Department of Agriculture. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s and Gary Crawford’s This Land Of…
Agricultural Truck Drivers Detail Industry Challenges in New Report
…U.S. supply chains,” said Viscelli. “I hope this research helps to bring their perspective more fully into the conversation about how to better retain experienced drivers and create successful career…
Few US Adults Rate Their Diet Good or Excellent
…of the Flexible Consumer Behavior Survey, which collects information on U.S. consumers’ knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about nutrition and food choices. For context, 41 percent of adults surveyed in the…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new…
Kildee’s Request for Farm Bill Sugar Policy
…worked quite well, supplies our manufacturers with the sugar they need, and the food processors with the sugar they need at a fair price that doesn’t undermine American farmers.” With…
Farm Bureau Shines Innovation Spotlight on Ag
…clear hurdles for the farmers and ranchers of tomorrow as they provide food, fiber and renewable fuel for families both here at home and around the globe.” The competition provides…
Groundwater Management Grants Awarded to More Than 100 Projects
…construct five aquifer storage and recovery wells along with a conveyance pipeline to ensure a resilient water supply for underrepresented communities in the vicinity. The Oakdale Irrigation District in Stanislaus…
Timing for India’s Tariff Reduction on Almonds ‘Couldn’t Be Better’
…the increased tariffs were part of a larger set of industry headwinds. Challenges with the pre-pandemic tariffs were compounded by supply chain disruptions, which contributed to the high carry-in numbers…
World Food Prices Lower in August
World food prices were lower last month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Shutterstock Image The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization’s Food Price Index averaged 121.4 points in…
Group Wants Candidates to Understand Importance of Trade
…saying, ‘Look, trade is critically important for food and ag that the US is falling behind. You need to understand the importance of this issue to rural America’. And we…