The Department of Agriculture is seeking public input on GMO labeling. The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service posted 30 questions for the public this week regarding labeling food items containing genetically…
House Ag Budget Not Aligned with Trump Proposal
…week, the Committee said it “focuses funding on programs that bolster U.S. agriculture, support rural communities, maintain and promote food and drug safety, and provide nutrition for those in need.”…
Mushrooms You Can Forage
Foraging for food has been around since the beginning of time. Cathy Isom tells us about some mushrooms that can be harvested from the wild. That’s coming up on This…
AFBF: NAFTA Renegotiations Must Prioritize Ag
…would also set a foundation for future trade agreements by establishing market-driven and science-based terms of trade and dispute resolution that will directly benefit the U.S. food and agriculture industry.”…
NIFA Announces $4.3 Million for Higher Education Support
…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 www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for…
Sanderson Farms Sued Over Drugs in Poultry
…for Food Safety all allege that the company is guilty of false advertising. Sanderson Farms’ chicken is marketed as 100 percent natural. The groups say the chicken contains a range…
Groups React to Brazil Beef Announcement
…Association President Craig Uden supports the move to suspend Brazilian imports because it’s a result of USDA’s science-based testing protocol of imported beef. “This proves our food safety system works…
No More Brazilian Beef for Now
…we’ve done by halting the import of Brazilian fresh beef. I commend the work of USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service for painstakingly safeguarding the food we serve our families.”…
GoFundMe for Mika Exceeds Goal
Mika The GoFundMe page for food industry lobbyist Matt Mika who was injured in last week’s shooting at a congressional baseball game practice has exceeded it’s $50,000 goal. Mika was…
EU, Japan, Within Reach of Trade Agreement
…broad agreement is within reach.” The European Union says the deal will allow for easier access for EU products into Japan, and that its agri-food industry, along with pharmaceuticals, stands…
Ag Committee Features University Leaders in Agricultural Research
…Robert Duncan, Chancellor, Texas Tech University System, Lubbock, TX Dr. Jacqueline Burns, Dean for Research and Director, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Gainesville, FL Dr. Glenda…
UC ANR Vice President Testifies Before House Ag Committee
…Congress to authorize an additional $200 million for the programs offered through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. During her speech, Humiston cited the new strategic UC ANR plan…
Keeping Fruits and Veggies Fresh
…year, the typical American family ends up throwing away about 500 pounds of food! Wow, that’s a lot of food and a lot of money. Here are some ways to…
Study: TPP Withdrawal Creates Export Loss for U.S., Gains for Canada
…deal that included the United States. The study says an 11 nation TPP, however, would be better than the original agreement for Canadian agriculture and agri-food, because the sector would…