…that’s now at about four percent of the overall food market, which has grown significantly from where it was just a few decades ago at one percent,” she said. The…
Vilsack Urges Toning Down Anti-China Rhetoric, Citing Farm Exports
…to be opportunities for us to fill the void of where that grain would have otherwise gone.” Grassley said China will always need to import enough food to feed its…
Researchers: Blue-Green Algae Can Protect Honey Bees
…colonies worldwide. These colony losses devastate beekeeping industries and pose a major risk to agriculture and the global food supply. While there are medicines for other bee diseases and parasites,…
International Complications for U.S. Exports
…A panel of experts discussed rebuilding export markets and overseas demand for U.S. agricultural goods at the Ag and Food Policy Summit hosted by Agri-Pulse in Washington D.C. Dan Halstrom,…
Global Direct-to-Consumer Food Market Growing
…from Research and Markets. The growth of the DTC food market is driven by the rising adoption of convenience foods, growing online purchases of food products, and the increasing number…
Trade Mission Offers New Opportunities in South Korea
…food and feed demand. While on the trade mission, participants will engage in targeted business-to-business meetings and site visits to build new trade possibilities, strengthen existing partnerships, observe U.S. products…
U.S. Behind in Aquaculture
…important. U.S. dietary guidelines call for Americans to eat far more seafood for a range of health benefits. We’re not doing that yet, although seafood consumption has grown,” she said….
Farms Received Nearly a Quarter of Each Food-at-home Dollar in 2022
…home. Food-away-from-home dollars include food purchases at restaurants, including delivery and carry-out, and other venues where the food is eaten on the premises. The remainder of each food dollar makes…
California Citrus Farmers Anticipate a Good Year Despite Several Challenges
…for this year’s crop is mediocre, however, “the fruit size is larger and ideal from a consumer perspective.” The California Department of Food and Agriculture projected a one percent increase…
Agriculture Secretary Explains Significance of ‘Product of USA’ Label Rule
…and help ensure that the information that consumers receive about where their food comes from is truthful. “The reason for this is quite simple. We surveyed consumers. We asked them…
USDA Expands Insurance Option for Nursery Growers
…choose coverage amounts tailored to their risk management needs and provides improved coverage compared to the Nursery Field Grown and Container program. The expansion aims to offer insurance options for…
‘Product of USA’ Labeling Rule Finalized by USDA
…with the rule emphasizing the importance of accurate origin labeling to maintain trust in the food supply chain. The final rule has been supported by a variety of stakeholders that…
New Resources Available for Local and Regional Food Systems Development
…to support producer-to-consumer marketing, local food markets, and enterprises. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is accepting grant applications until May 14, 2024. The program targets projects enhancing access to locally grown…
Mentorship Program for Women in Food and Agriculture
…to supporting women across the global food and agriculture sector by providing invaluable mentorship opportunities. Surveys suggest one of the biggest hurdles to success for women in the global agri-food…