…addresses the needs of all commodities. In testimony before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, NCC Chairman Ronnie Lee said, “market volatility and mounting…
Science Confirms – You Really Should Eat Your Brassica
…consumers, and positively impact diets, according to Luo. Read more about this research in the April 2017 issue of AgResearch. For more information contact Sharon Durham, ARS Office of Communications….
Report Highlights Changes in Community Supported Agriculture Business Model
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a report, Community Supported Agriculture: New Models for Changing Markets, highlighting six case studies of farmers using the community supported agriculture (CSA) direct-to-consumer…
USDA Expands Meat and Poultry Hotline Hours
…of diverse communities.” Consumers can contact the Meat and Poultry Hotline to speak to a live food expert at 1-888-674-6854, or visit Ask Karen to chat or email (in English…
APHIS Announces Public Meetings on Animal Disease Traceability
…feedback from producers and other sectors of the cattle and bison industry on areas that are working well and aspects to consider for improvements. APHIS will compile the input from…
Funding to Relieve Veterinary Shortages
…services to relieve veterinarian shortage situations in the United States and insular areas. Grants will be made available on a competitive basis to: Establish or expand accredited veterinary education programs,…
Don’t Let the Tail Wag the Dog
…MPP, or the Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) program to manage their risks – even though the programs are complementary, not duplicative. The LGM works well for some farmers, and modest…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Program Contracts
…weather extremes. “CSP is for working lands,” said Young. “Thousands of people have made the choice to voluntarily enroll in the program because it helps them enhance natural resources and…
USDA Trade Mission to Explore Export Opportunities in Middle East, North Africa
…American Commodity & Shipping, Inc., Vienna, Va. American International Agricultural Group, Fairfax, Va. American Kadi Export, LLC, Westlake Village, Calif. Commercial Creamery Co., Spokane, Wash. Commercial Lynks, Inc., Alexandria, Va….
Men and Young Adults Most Likely to Grocery Shop Online
…Amazon already dominates online grocery shopping plus add in the quick delivery benefit that comes with an Amazon Prime membership and it’s an offer too good to refuse. Young adults…
USDA Warns it Only Takes One Person to Spread Harmful Invasive Pests
…items before placing them in a moving van or storage pod. Finally, report any signs of invasive pests by going to www.HungryPests.com. To learn more, visit www.HungryPests.com or join the…
U.S. Hogs and Pigs Inventory Up 4 Percent
…were asked to report their hog and pig inventories as of March 1, 2017. The Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report and all other NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov….
RFA Statement on Senate Ag Committee Approval of Perdue to be USDA Secretary
On Thursday morning, the Senate Agriculture Committee voted to approve the nomination of Former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue to be U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO…
The California Kitchen: Sautee of Dates with Pecans and Honey
…For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on:…