…In the later part of the 17th century Indians were growing sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and squash. It wasn’t just food crops they showed us how to grow. They grew cotton…
Pork Industry Commits To Fighting Antibiotic Resistance
…unsafe residues of veterinary drugs in food, to develop integrated surveillance that can help mitigate risks associated with antibiotic use and to minimize the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance…
CDFA Accepting 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Each year, CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process…
High-Yield Farming May Be Better for Environment Than Previously Believed
High-yield farming techniques appear to be a less intrusive method for agricultural production and a better means of addressing the rising demand for food. According to a study that was…
Multiple Agencies Collaborate to Address HLB
…after a recent National Academy of Sciences report suggested research could be better served by funding agencies taking more of a systems approach to address HLB. Schulz noted that Tom…
USDA Secretary Working to Empower Local School Leaders and Improve the School Meal Programs
…Food Services Jessica Shelly and Miami-Dade County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Officer Penny Parham in a joint statement. “I believe strongly in serving my students with a well-rounded education,…
Industry Groups Encourage Participation in On-Farm Readiness Reviews
The first in a series of On-Farm Readiness Reviews recently took place, facilitated by an agreement between the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) and the California Department of Food and…
China Sets More Tariffs on U.S. Food and Ag Imports
China said Tuesday that it will hit back against President Donald Trump with retaliatory duties of five or 10 percent against another $60 billion worth of American products. The response…
Celebrating National Cheeseburger Day
…It’s National Cheeseburger Day. A sandwich favorite that has been enjoyed since the early part of the Roaring 20s era. Many major fast-food chains and local restaurants will mark the…
USDA Announces Investment to Expand Markets for Specialty Crop and Other Farmers
…Managing Spotted Winged Drosophila in Commercial Fruit Production. USDA supports local and regional food systems and increases consumer access to fresh, healthy foods through applied research, technical services and Congressionally-funded…
U.S. Ag Coalition Sponsors U.S.-Cuba Business Meetings
…expand into new markets. Cuba continues to depend on imports for 80 percent of its food supply, and the coalition says Congress is poised in the Farm Bill to allow…
Farm Bureau Details Trade, Tariff Impacts on Agriculture
…to resolve trade concerns before resorting to tariffs. Tariffs targeting our largest agricultural export markets have resulted in retaliation against U.S. farmers, ranchers and agricultural and food businesses across the…
The Incredible, Edible…Hibiscus?
…food and beverages. Among the trending flowers, according to Nation’s Restaurant News, is the Hibiscus. Its beloved for its bright blossoms and fresh floral flavor that compliments many, desserts, like…
USDA Partners to Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for Rural Americans
…be used to finance drinking water, stormwater drainage and waste disposal systems for rural communities with 10,000 or fewer residents. In many cases, states, other federal partners and nonprofits are…