…food and agricultural science professionals. The grants are funded through NIFA’s Higher Education Challenge (HEC) Grants Program. “NIFA invests in the development of future agricultural professionals,” said NIFA Director Sonny…
Sanderson Farms Sued Over Drugs in Poultry
…for Food Safety all allege that the company is guilty of false advertising. Sanderson Farms’ chicken is marketed as 100 percent natural. The groups say the chicken contains a range…
Groups React to Brazil Beef Announcement
…Association President Craig Uden supports the move to suspend Brazilian imports because it’s a result of USDA’s science-based testing protocol of imported beef. “This proves our food safety system works…
No More Brazilian Beef for Now
…we’ve done by halting the import of Brazilian fresh beef. I commend the work of USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service for painstakingly safeguarding the food we serve our families.”…
GoFundMe for Mika Exceeds Goal
Mika The GoFundMe page for food industry lobbyist Matt Mika who was injured in last week’s shooting at a congressional baseball game practice has exceeded it’s $50,000 goal. Mika was…
EU, Japan, Within Reach of Trade Agreement
…broad agreement is within reach.” The European Union says the deal will allow for easier access for EU products into Japan, and that its agri-food industry, along with pharmaceuticals, stands…
Agri View: Dangerous Jobs
…the most dangerous job. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner… Photo credit: Accident scene involving a tractor overturn fatality. Photo courtesy of Iowa FACE Program. From: University of…
Ag Committee Features University Leaders in Agricultural Research
…Robert Duncan, Chancellor, Texas Tech University System, Lubbock, TX Dr. Jacqueline Burns, Dean for Research and Director, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Gainesville, FL Dr. Glenda…
UC ANR Vice President Testifies Before House Ag Committee
…Congress to authorize an additional $200 million for the programs offered through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. During her speech, Humiston cited the new strategic UC ANR plan…
Keeping Fruits and Veggies Fresh
…year, the typical American family ends up throwing away about 500 pounds of food! Wow, that’s a lot of food and a lot of money. Here are some ways to…
China Plans Bird Flu Vaccine for Poultry
…the program will kick off in early July and targets all species including broiler chickens, ducks, geese and laying hens. The managing director of the China Poultry Association says “in…
Study: TPP Withdrawal Creates Export Loss for U.S., Gains for Canada
…deal that included the United States. The study says an 11 nation TPP, however, would be better than the original agreement for Canadian agriculture and agri-food, because the sector would…
Pollinator Partnership’s 10th Annual Pollinator Week
Pollinator Week 2017 is the tenth consecutive year of the program that unifies the nation around the vital issue of pollinator conservation. June 19 through 25 has been designated National…
Celebrating Dairy Month in June
…average American consumes almost 25 gallons of milk each year. About 72 percent of the calcium in the U.S. food supply comes from dairy foods. To get the amount of…