…activities. The FDA is implementing the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which shifts the food safety paradigm from one of reaction to prevention of foodborne illness. Under FSMA, the…
Secretary Perdue to Speak at World Meat Conference This Summer
…issues related to globalization and economics, as well as the evolving priorities of our customers and how the red meat industry can better meet the needs of the consumer of…
Trump Says U.S. Open to TPP, If Better Deal Negotiated
…we were able to make a substantially better deal.” The original TPP agreement was expected to be worth billions of dollars for U.S. agriculture. However, New Zealand Trade Minister David…
NAFTA Talks to Continue, Optimism Increasing
Talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) are at a “much better point,” according to trade officials from Mexico. Speaking at the conclusion of the latest round…
Dairy Industry Emphasizing Unity
…processors. At the same time, they’d like to improve nutrition and build domestic demand through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The House recently included provisions to help the nation’s dairy…
Ag Broadband Coalition Hails Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act
The Agricultural Broadband Coalition applauded bipartisan leaders in the House and Senate for introducing the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018 on Thursday, a milestone piece of legislation that will…
USDA Helped Improve Essential Services for 7 Million Rural Residents in 2017
…and equipment, social service buildings, recreational activities and other community needs. These investments are helping nearly 7 million rural residents. In Fiscal Year 2017, USDA supported projects in Alaska, Alabama,…
American Meat Supply Largest on Record
…driven by larger inventories and better production from each animal. Increased demand from processors for more hogs is also contributing to continued expansion in the industry. Production and weights were…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-25-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. The Food Safety Modernization Act compliance deadline is tomorrow. The Almond Board of California has what…
How to Build Your Own Tomato Cages
…on This Land of Ours. There is no better taste than your own home grown tomatoes. So why not give your garden the very best by building your own cages…
Almond Update: FSMA Here, What You Need to Know
The Food Saftey Modernization Act compliance deadline is here. The Almond Board of California‘s Tim Birmingham said there is an important extension that growers can get to help with that deadline…
Partnership Formed to Improve U.S. Water Quality
…Sand County Foundation, the Noble Research Institute and Farm Foundation, launched the National Agricultural Water Quality Practice Assessment this week. The groups say the assessment seeks to better understand how…
Alternative Antibiotic Gives Piglets a Boost
…on the L-glutamine diet had better growth and intestinal health than piglets in the other groups. Piglets on the L-glutamine diet ate 60 percent more food than did those in…
First Mobile App with Food Buying Guide
…the agency in its commitment to providing excellent customer service,” said Brandon Lipps, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for USDA’s Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services. “This new app allows child nutrition…