Cathy Isom tells us how the astronauts will soon be doing more than just growing their food in space. The next fresh food astronauts may soon be able to enjoy…
Global Food Insecurity Expected to Drop
…and low food prices for many countries in the study, so food security is likely to improve by 2027. The population percentage labeled as ‘food insecure’ is 17 percent this…
Agri View: School Lunch Problem
…First Lady Michelle Obama’s School Lunch Program. They can breathe easy now. It is out. Dumped by officials in the Trump administration. You see, the Obama program featured healthy food….
UC a Key Link for AgTech
Hundreds of people gathered on the Central Coast again for the 2017 Forbes AgTech Summit in Salinas. The University of California system was represented in the conversation, along with many…
Cost for Your Summer Cookout
…people will cost less than $6 per person. The summer cookout survey showed that the cost of the 14 food items used for a summer barbecue, including ribs, hot dogs,…
In China, Perdue Welcomes U.S. Beef back to Market
…China, having followed the requirements set forth in the USDA Export Verification Program and according to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service export requirements. USDA maintains a public list of…
Food Safety for the Fourth of July
…from the raw food. So it’s best to have separate plates. One for the raw food and one for the cooked food so bacteria stays clear from what you and…
Ag Terrorism Act Arrives at President Trumps Desk
The Securing our Agriculture and Food Act recently passed through both the Senate and House of Representatives in a bipartisan fashion. It now awaits the final approval of President Trump….
Western View: COOL Lawsuit Ahead
…to not label the country of origin. Our growers produce food that is much safer than elsewhere, and they deserve our support for assuring we have safe food to eat….
Research on Pests and Beneficial Species Funding from USDA
…translational research, education, and extension projects in the food and agricultural sciences. This is the first round of grants made under the Pests and Beneficial Species in Agricultural Production Systems…
Almond Board: FSMA Presentations
…Food, Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food, Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals and Intentional Adulteration. Get more information here: http://www.almonds.com/processors/programs-and-events/food-quality-safety-symposium…
Picking Your Produce in a Grocery Store Farm
…farm in every grocery store. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Picking Your Produce in a Grocery Store Farm The way we eat food, how we eat it,…
Hampton Creek Pledges to Market Lab-grown Meat by 2019
A leader in the vegan food industry claims lab-grown meat will be on the market by the end of next year. Hampton Creek, the company behind vegan mayonnaise and cookie…
Brazil Cattle Prices Stumble Following Meat Inspection Scandal
…vowing to fight and end the ban, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the ban will not be lifted until food safety standards are met. From the National Association…