…another difficult year. Jacobsen said the state needs a better water infrastructure that can hold water from wetter years and supply it to growers when it’s needed. He also said…
Fighting Food Loss
The Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency have teamed up their efforts to fight food loss by launching the U.S. Food Waste Challenge. Susan Carter has the story….
Practice Food Safety While Marinating Meat
A USDA food safety expert offers tips on how to use marinades on meat and poultry while applying food safety. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio…
Taking a Closer Look at Nutrition
During the annual Washington Post Live forum Future of Food last week, the focus was on the latest trends in food and nutrition. Susan Carter has more. Click to open…
Update on Senate Farm Bill Debate
…have prohibited crop insurance payments for tobacco failed earlier today. Also failing, the amendment that would have allowed states to require special labeling for foods that contain GMOs. Below is…
ASA Releases Video Touting Sugar Program
…disarming and becoming dependent on subsidized foreign suppliers. “Depending on other countries for a food staple was a recipe for disaster, which is why America created its sugar policy and…
ASA Statement on Senate Sugar Policy Vote
…producers an unfair competitive advantage over Americans and left us more dependent on foreign suppliers for a food staple. And, it would not advance a free market for global sugar…
AFBF Statement on Judiciary Passage of Senate Immigration Bill
…or in their home countries. We believe American food grown on American soil is the best option. “We believe this bill will help ensure an adequate supply of farm labor…
Education Helps in Ag Water Fight
…One such area is Imperial County, in Southern California. The Farm Bureau Executive Director there, Linsey Dale explains. “We have an ample supply of water that we need for Imperial…
Farmers and Immigration Reform
…affect agriculture and the nation’s food supply. To find your House representative, click here. To find your Senator, click here. For the California Grape and Tree Fruit League, click here….
Bayer CropScience Celebrates 150 Years
…Schrick says Bayer CropScience works to connect the dots from seed to shelf, and help maintain a healthy food supply for the world. Hear the full interview with Schrick here….
Costa Supports Advancing the Farm Bill, Calls for House Action
…and nutrition policies. “At its core, the Farm Bill is a jobs and food security bill,” said Costa. “Giving certainty to this sector of our economy protects families at the…
House Farm Bill Markup
The House’s farm bill mark up begins with a change over last year, with the Ag Committee keeping in the dairy supply program. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open…
Opening Statement of Chair. Frank D. Lucas Committee on Agriculture To Consider the 2013 Farm Bill
…it enables us to have a stable and affordable food supply. Title I is cut by nearly $23 billion, which is a reduction of more than 30 percent. This cut…