The nation’s fourth-largest poultry producer, Perdue Farms, announced it’s adopting new animal welfare standards that increase the well-being of its broilers. The announcement came from the Perdue Animal Welfare Summitt,…
Vaccine Bank Needed To Protect Food, National Security
Citing economic and food and national security concerns, an ad hoc coalition of more than 100 agricultural organizations and allied industries groups urged Congress to include in the next Farm…
Investing in the Future of Ag Technology
…Forbes AgTech Summit. Zelaya (Left) speaking at the Forbes Ag Tech Summit. Patrick Zelaya is the owner and CEO of Heavy Connect, a mobile platform that assists growers with various…
National Grilling Month
…bacteria growth. Never mix raw and cooked foods – or use the same plate. Keep hot food warm to at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit until ready to be placed in…
Love for Bacon Pushing Pork Belly Prices to Record Highs
…Over the past ten years, bacon popped on menus across the country on everything from BLTs to breakfast specials. As an example, fast food chain Arby’s recently introduced a series…
China Approves More GMO Crops
…The moves come as China promised to speed up the review process for GMO crops. While GMO crops can’t be planted for food in the country, corn and soybeans can…
Popular Healing and Natural Foods
Cathy Isom tells us about the three most popular healing and natural foods. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Popular Healing and Natural Foods Ginger, turmeric, and lemon…
Agri View: Getting Food to the Needy
Everett Griner talks about problems getting the food from the farm to the needy in today’s Agri View. Getting Food to the Needy Now, just to be sure you know,…
Urban Agriculture Conservation Grants Awarded
…to help conservation districts and their partners provide much needed technical assistance for agricultural conservation in urban areas with limited access to fresh and healthy foods. Since then, NACD has…
American Farm Bureau Lists Farm Bill Goals
…farm bills are most important in times like these. “The bill also will help protect our nation’s food security and our supply of domestic renewable energy and fiber. It will…
Agri View: Busy as a Bee
…building the cone, nursing the young, protecting the hive, keeping it warm or cool, storing food, caring for the queen. Now, that is just a partial list of what keeps…
Almond Board: Almond Crop Forecast
…are a natural, wholesome and quality food. The Almond Board of California promotes almonds through its research-based approach to all aspects of marketing, farming and production on behalf of the…
Funding for Research on Plant-Biotic Interactions
…growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability, and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit…
Development of Technologies Vital for Specialty Crops
…innovation is crucial for continued success as farmers work to navigate increasing laws and regulations on labor, environmental concerns, food safety, and trade. One of the most beneficial advancements available…