…of the year including the passage of the 2018 Farm bill, hurricane and forestry response, trade deals and potential resolutions, trade assistance programs, eradication of pink Bollworm and other invasive…
Celebrating National Eggnog Day
…a flavoring to food or drinks such as coffee, tea, breads, pies, cakes or puddings. I cup of eggnog will cost you about 223 calories. While gathering together with family…
Perdue Details USDA Functions in the Event of a Lapse in Federal Funding
…to comply with the Wild Horses and Burros statute. Eligible households will still receive monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for January. Most other domestic nutrition assistance programs, such…
Perdue Announces ERS, NIFA Site Selection Criteria
…vying to become the new homes of the Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Secretary Perdue announced in August 2018 that most ERS and…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…Food Purchase and Distribution Program to purchase up to $1.2 billion in commodities that will be distributed through nutrition assistance programs and child nutrition programs; and FAS is making available…
Consumers Want to Hear About Sustainable Ag Practices from Farmers
…been an increased emphasis on transparency in food production. That focus allows the agriculture industry to share the successful efforts of responsible production with an eager public that wants to…
The 2018 Farm Bill is Officially Here
…for smaller producers to access markets after merging the Farmers Market Promotion Program, Local Food Promotion Program, and Value-Added Producer Grant program into the Local Agricultural Market Program (LAMP). The…
Establishing the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
…this national mandatory standard for disclosing foods that are or may be bioengineered. The Standard requires food manufacturers, importers and certain retailers to ensure bioengineered foods are appropriately disclosed. “The…
Ag in the Classroom Important for Every Student and Educator
…the value of agriculture and where their food comes from. Agriculture in the Classroom has been around for more than 30 years providing educators with the curriculum that incorporates agriculture…
EPA Recognizes Reducing Food Waste
…the Food Recovery Challenge national and regional award winners, visit: www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/food-recovery-challenge-results-and-award-winners For more information on reducing food waste and joining the Food Recovery Challenge, visit: www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food For more information on…
Dollar Stores Putting Pressure on Local Grocers
…rural and low-income areas, leaving so-called “food deserts” where bargain retailers move in. As an example of the impact bargain retailers are having in the grocery sector Dollar General and…
California Table Grape Industry Gets $10 Million in USDA Relief
…commodities affected by increased tariffs imposed by China. The grapes were purchased for more than $10 million and will ultimately be delivered to food banks and other food programs around…
Industry Excited for Dairy Policy Reforms in Farm Bill
…Margin Coverage (DMC) program. The new program will create higher coverage levels to address deficiencies in the current program’s feed-cost formula. There will also be more flexibility for producers of…
Almond Matters: Controlling Fleabane and Marestail in Orchards
…well. “A program that is targeting fleabane and marestail will be a good foundation program for the entire winter weed spectrum that we get this time of year,” Lopez said….