…rates, and reliable service. This story was contributed by the NAFB. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Removing Barriers to Meet Growing Demand for Food Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
Improving E. Coli Tracking
Working toward better traceability during foodborne illness outbreaks. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, or ARS, is working to improve traceability during foodborne…
House Agriculture Hearing on Credit for Farmers
…wants to see programs in place to make credit less necessary. “FSA’s credit programs can play a role in helping farm operations transition to the next generation, but we cannot…
California Industry Members Participate in Philippines Trade Mission
…beneficial results to help expand trade, increase collaboration on key issues impacting agriculture in both our countries, and ultimately strengthen Philippine food security. We have a diverse group of U.S….
Popcorn’s Effects on Gut Microbiomes
…are few, if any, other places in the world where corn breeders are actively collaborating not only with food processors and microbiologists but physicians.” While the Nebraska Food for Health Center…
Lawmakers and Industry Groups Call for Farm Labor Solutions
…fewer options at the grocery store, threatening food security and availability,” International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns said in a news release. “Any threat to the availability of fresh…
Investment of More Than $14 Million to Support Ag Workforce Training
…Research, Education and Economics and USDA’s Chief Scientist, Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young said in a press release. “Food insecurity and food system interruptions have hit underserved communities hardest during the ongoing…
Battle Over Atrazine Continues
…make those comments before September the sixth.” This story was contributed by the NAFB. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Battle over Atrazine Continues Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Family Farm Living Expenses
…beyond. The NAFB contributed to this story. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Family Farm Living Expenses Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Over Three Million Acres Accepted in Grassland CRP Signup
…enhance one another. Through all our working land conservation programs, farmers and ranchers play a critical role in helping secure the future of both our food production and our natural…
Report Highlights Effects of Rising Labor Costs
…workers, and reducing overall domestic production. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Report Highlights Effects of Rising Labor Costs Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
USDA Helping Issue Child Food Benefits for Summer
…summer while schools are out,” says Cindy Long, administrator of the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service. “Child food benefits can bridge the gap and help families provide the nourishment their…
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…the value of crop insurance and disaster programs. Noting that only about 80 of the 400 commodities produced in California fit within a crop insurance program, Johansson stressed the need…
World Food Prices Fall in June
…the United Nation’s food agency says those prices are close to record levels set in March. The Food and Agriculture Organization’s food price index tracks the most globally-traded food commodities,…