…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…
Using Solar Energy to Dry Pomace Increases Potential for Other Uses
…that it could be a standardized food ingredient that could be used throughout the year by food processors.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
ASF Found in Belgium and Spreading in China
…association website Meating Place Dot Com says the country’s food safety agency has found the virus in two wild boars in the southern part of the country. Belgian authorities are…
Agri View: Feeding the Hungry
…that allocation is not used for food. It is sold for cash money, which doesn’t buy food. Of course, it is illegal. We know it happens. Increasing SNAP money will…
Organic Production Project to Evaluate Advantages of No-Till Farming
…systems. “What we’re going to do is work with six or seven different organic farmers throughout the Central Valley,” said Jeff Mitchell, Cropping Systems Cooperative Extension Specialist in the Department…
Canning or Freezing-Preserving the Harvest
…homegrown food well into the winter months by either canning or freezing. The first thing to know about preserving is which foods you can freeze and which foods you should…
Global Hunger Continues to Increase
New evidence continues to signal that hunger is rising globally. A new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates the number of hungry people in…
Agri View: Grape Production and Consumption
…Arkansas is another. There is a crop produced for food consumption. Things like grape jam, grape jellies, grape preserves. All breakfast foods, but on a growing list. By that, I…
USDA Details Trade Damage Estimate Calculations
…thank Chief Economist Robert Johansson and his staff for their hard work.” The full description of the Trade Damage Estimation for the Market Facilitation Program and Food Purchase and Distribution…
Almond Update: Crisis Management Always Important
…of Global Communications Daren Williams has a lot of experience in crisis management, whether it’s an accident, food safety concern or many other possible things, and has some basic rules…