Two top level U.S. officials say the value of expanding market access through the Trans Pacific Partnership will be significant. Rod Bain has the story. TPP Agreements and Market Opportunities…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…for producers moving forward. To support hardworking Americans as they find and keep jobs and transition out of nutrition assistance programs, we have invested in programs that will build the…
Teaching Young People about the Environment
Young people are learning about the environment through a program to protect and preserve bobwhite quail. Susan Carter has the story. Teaching Young People about the Environment…
A Call to Protect Agriculture Education in California
…Teachers’ Association Jim Aschwanden spoke at the meeting which was held at Los Banos High School in Merced County but applies to every agriculture program around the state. A Call…
WIC Program Changes Will Enhance Public Health
Douglas Greenaway, Executive Director of the National WIC Association, saying that the changes in the food package for WIC participants will enhance public health. WIC Program Changes Will Enhance Public….
USDA to Ask for Another Review of WIC Program Foods
…new scientific review of foods that WIC participants should be allowed to purchase under the program. Here is Gary Crawford. USDA to Ask for Another Review of WIC Program Foods…
USDA Announces Expansion of Eligible Foods for the WIC Program
Participants in the USDA’s Women, Infants and Children’s nutrition assistance program will be able to use their benefits to buy from an expanded list of healthy foods. Here is Gary…
What Are Remaining Issues in TPP
Despite progress, there are still some yet resolved issues before a Trans Pacific Partnership agreement is reached. Here is Rod Bain. What Are Remaining Issues in TPP…
A Peek at Some Farm Bill Program Timelines
When will certain aspects of the new Farm Bill be implemented and available? Rod Bain has the story. A Peek at Some Farm Bill Program Timelines…
New Legislation to Help Drought Relief Efforts
…million for communities running low on drinking water supplies $47 million for food and housing assistance for people in the communities most affected by the drought We spoke recently with…
Potassium Amounts to Be Required on New Nutrition Labels
…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 on New Nutrition Labels…
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…
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
…The Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes that would take effect in the next couple of years. Susan Carter has the story. New Food Nutrition Labels in the Works…
