…first is Secretary Ross visiting a “wet market,” which remains a primary food source for Vietnamese consumers. Her tour guide is Michael Ward of the USDA. The second video shows…
2016 Award Winners for Agriculture, Technology
…Pucilowski. A nationally-known wine educator and consultant, Pooch has devoted more than 30 years to the pursuit of educating consumers and trade members alike in all aspects of the wine…
Vilsack to Travel to Germany and France
…for consumers, addressing climate change, and increasing food security. Vilsack will then travel to Paris, where he will co-chair the OECD agricultural ministerial that takes place April 7-8. He and…
Healthier Shopping
…like to transfer the knowledge gained from our university research to benefit consumers and retailers,” Payne said. “We draw from the knowledge base of behavioral economics to help consumers switch…
The Western View: Fake Science
…80 to 100 times a season, with few or no safeguards for workers or consumers. A GMO variety known as Bt Eggplant was developed which all but eliminated the problem…
Agri View: Farm-Raised
…took this action to protect American consumers from unsafe residues detected in these products. There have been no reports of illnesses to date. FDA is taking this strong step now…
Agri View: Standards and Grades Facts
…Quality grades provide a common language among buyers and sellers, which in turn assures consistent quality for consumers. Commodity Testing Services USDA offers quality assessment testing of grain, corn, rice,…
Beef Association Names New Leader
…expand and open markets around the world for U.S. beef; increase trust in U.S. beef production and ensure consumers fully understand the importance of beef’s role in their diets,” said…
Food and Ag Groups Express Optimism for New Opportunities in Cuba
…authorized research and information exchange activities with Cuba. These groups represent U.S. beef, pork, corn soy and other commodities and are responsible for creating bonds with consumers and businesses around…
Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
…These groups, which are responsible for creating bonds with consumers and businesses around the world in support of U.S. Vilsack agriculture, will be able to engage in cooperative research and…
Confusing Chicken Labels
…found the new tool making it easier for consumers to shop for chicken. That story is ahead on This Land of Ours. Confusing Chicken Labels From: Chickencheck.in When you shop…
Western View: Yosemite Names trademarked
…protect them, so they would not be used in ways that would confuse consumers or desecrate the value of the original items. Imagine how a string of Ahwanee lodges would…
Agri View: Growing a Coffee Crop in the U.S.
…when ripe, as shown in cup, and are then harvested and processed into green coffee beans. Good Land Organics sells green coffee beans to specialty roasters and consumers, and also…
AFBF Pres. Duvall Regarding Senate Voluntary GMO Labeling Vote
…a law that supports consumers, America’s farmers and ranchers and our nation’s system of affordable, productive agriculture. Zippy Duvall “To say we are angry with those senators who abandoned farmers…