…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
…poultry processing sector. “These investments provide critical support to our higher education partners to increase rural prosperity and economic sustainability of food systems in underserved agricultural communities,” Under Secretary for…
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…
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
…degrees from and go on and be a part of putting food on America’s dinner table.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content…
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,…
Optimism for Managing Black Fig Fly in California
…California personnel are working with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to learn more about the pest. Sayer noted that it seems that they have made quite a bit…
Ag Groups Call for Swift Confirmation of New Chief Ag Negotiator
Doug McKalip Courtesy of USDA A coalition of almost 100 American food and agriculture organizations called for the prompt confirmation of Doug McKalip as the Chief Agriculture Negotiator in the…
Farm Bureau Foundation Awards Ag Literacy Grants
…in the everyday lives of all Americans. Daniel Meloy, Foundation Executive Director, says, “Agricultural literacy programs like the ones selected for grants are inspiring students to understand where their food…
Pace of Agricultural Land Loss Creates Cause for Concern
…every day in the U.S. between 2001 and 2016. In order to continue meeting the demand for food production, the authors of the report recommend a more comprehensive strategy for…
War in Ukraine Takes Increasing Toll in Food Inflation, Global Hunger
…and help the poorest nations with food aid. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is at a G-20 summit of foreign ministers to discuss the looming emergency, after earlier G-7 talks…
Farm Dog of the Year Nominations Closing Soon
…This is the fifth year of the contest, which celebrates farm dogs and the many ways they support farmers and ranchers in producing nutritious food for families and their pets…