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…
Enhanced School Wellness Environments Make the Smart Choice the Easy Choice for a Healthier Next Generation
…Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, I’m proud of USDA’s role in fostering much-needed changes in the school nutrition environment. As research shows, good nutrition is an important…
1890’S Scholarship Program
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talking about the 1890’s Scholarship Program. 1890’S Scholarship Program…
1890’s Faculty Program Funding
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the 1890’s program for faculty development. 1890’S Faculty Program Funding…
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
…he is destroying 1,000 acres of almond trees and has earmarked another 1,000 acres for removal. “I don’t know what else to do,” said Baker, who farms west of Firebaugh….
The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards
…educational achievement. Research shows that kids who eat breakfast in the classroom preform over 17% better on math tests and have fewer disciplinary problems. For more information, go to http://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/child-nutrition-programs…
USDA Grant for Pollinator Health, CA Left Out
…Service Agency (FSA) and NRCS work on improved forage and habitat for bees through programs such as the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and EQIP. Additionally, the Economic Research Service (ERS)…
Application Period Open for Produce Industry Leadership Program
Those interested in the United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program have until April 7, 2014, to apply. Julie McPeake has more. Application Period Open for Produce Industry Leadership Program To…
CFBF: Farmers and Ranchers Make Record Donation of Food to ‘Harvest for All Program’
…annual Harvest for All program. About one third of the total food donated, or 11 million pounds, were collected by young farmers and ranchers in California. To read more about…
CDFA Drought Meeting Next Week
…focuses on drought conditions for farm workers with speakers from the California Rural Legal Assistance and the California Farm Labor Contractors Association. The final panel on drought conditions is with…
USDA Announces New Grants to Help Communities Meet Water Challenges in Coming Years
…assistance programs provided through the 2014 Farm Bill and $40 million in additional conservation dollars. NIFA has identified three critical topics that will be funded through this new challenge area:…
Connecting Rural U.S. Businesses to the Export Market
The idea behind ‘Made in Rural America” is connecting more rural businesses of all types to export information and assistance through a comprehensive strategy. Susan Carter reports on ‘Made in…
