…global food security are measured by assessing factors like food availability and food access. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations says the percentage of undernourished people in…
Agri View: Frozen Food Sales
Everett Griner talks about frozen food sales in today’s Agri View. Everett looks at what people are buying more of in the supermarkets and why. Frozen Food Sales…
Farmers Respond to Poll on NAFTA
…NAFTA is crucial to U.S. farmers and to maintaining a low-cost food supply. A quarter of the respondents said they’re still not sure if it’s necessary to keep or eliminate…
Support for Organic Agriculture Research, Extension, and Education
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of $17.6 million in grants focused on organic agriculture research, education, and extension activities….
Making Your Holiday Meals Waste Free
…of food for your meals. Offer cloth napkins instead of paper, use real plates, glasses and silverware instead of disposables. And, be sure to compost all food scraps and other…
USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer
…before and during our trip.” Mr. Claus has also provided an advance list of what port personnel should expect upon their arrival. This includes a variety of food items, all…
Foreign Ag Service Contributes to Export Success
International trade was an economic driver for rural America in 2017. U.S. farm and food exports totaled $140.5 billion for the fiscal year, which is the third-highest number on record….
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Pays It Forward with Research Achievements
…of food packaging than traditional petroleum-based wraps. Scientists at ARS’s Dairy Functional Foods Research Unit in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, developed the casein films as a way to create new, value-added markets…
Expanding U.S. Commodity Markets Top Priority for USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service
…day they provide the agriculture industry valuable services with the integrity and customer focus Secretary Perdue expects of all USDA staff to ensure the quality and availability of wholesome food…
NASS Research, Survey, and Technology Advancements in 2017 Serve U.S. Agriculture
…about military veteran status, expanded questions about food marketing practices, and questions about on-farm decision-making to help better capture the roles and contributions of beginning farmers, women farmers, and others…
FSA – A Vital Source of Assistance to America’s Farmers and Ranchers
…day for American taxpayers and consumers and ensuring the food we produce meets the strict safety standards we’ve established while always remembering that America’s agricultural bounty comes directly from the…
More Earth Friendly Tips for the Holidays
…bought or made yourself for buying from the bulk bins. This is a much earth-friendlier way of feasting. Cooking our own food – rather than buying pre-packaged and processed food…
Canada On-farm Bovine TB Testing Concludes
…notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that a cow from Alberta had tested TB-positive at a U.S. slaughter plant, and later found six confirmed cases. The Canadian Food Inspection…
Still Little to No Pesticides on 2016 CA Produce
…tested. DPR scientists and staff sampled produce from various grocery stores, farmers’ markets, food distribution centers, and other outlets throughout California. The produce is tested for nearly 400 types of…