…they thought organic meant the food was more nutritious. Another study shows that most consumers thought that ‘no added hormones’ meant ‘no hormones at all’. Food labels do two things….
Five Reasons to Farm to Table
…driving into town, and no spending money at the grocery store. This is just one example of the popular Farm to Table Movement, which is all about food traveling the…
JBS Parent Company Paying Brazil to Settle Corruption Investigations
…were charged with falsifying medical records and certificates, tampering with food products, conspiracy, and corruption. Allegations also included selling spoiled meat and injecting water to sell poultry at higher prices….
BPI Lawsuit Against ABC Going to Trial
…to $5.7 billion under provisions of South Dakota’s Agricultural Food Product Disparagement Act. BPI accuses ABC and Avila of engaging in a disinformation campaign that defamed BPI and Lean Finely…
U.S. Withdrawal from Paris Accord Shirks Science, Neglects Devastating Impacts to Food System, Family Farms, and Future Generations
…food security,” said Johnson. “We can not sustain a viable food system if climate change is left unchecked. By refusing to limit U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and lead the world…
California Processing Tomato Report
…processing tomato estimate is funded by the California League of Food Processors, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Read the full California Processing Tomato Report. (.pdf)…
Almond Matters: Helping Root Systems
…contains four different fungi, and it’s important to help develop healthy plant root systems.” The fungi act as an extension of the roots. The root-like structures that form can mine…
Maryland Joins California in Banning Routine Antibiotics Use in Livestock
…passed without the state’s governor’s signature and will go into effect on January first. The laws in Maryland and California go beyond U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidelines, which prohibit…
Ractopamine Found in Pork Shipment from Canada to China
…reported by Reuters. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has temporarily stopped signing certificates that allow the meatpacker in question to export to China and has asked for any other shipments…
Agri View: Pesticide Residue Free Food
Everett Griner talks about the pesticide residue on our food and what, if anything, is being done to cut down on it in today’s Agri View. Who…
TPP Member Nations Moving On
…to facilitate membership for the original signatories.” The countries agreed on a November 10th deadline at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ summit in Vietnam. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer…
FDA Considering Nutrition Facts Panel Delay
The Food and Drug Administration is considering a delaying implementation of a revamped nutrition facts panel on retail goods. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports the move would follow a request…
Secretary Perdue Continues Farm State Travels
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue continues traveling this week as he will attend the Montana Ag Summit Thursday. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts is expected to join Perdue at the…
Senate Passes Bill to Address Potential Agroterrorism
…Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, to lead the government’s efforts to secure our nation’s food, agriculture, and veterinary systems against terrorism and high-risk…