…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…
Must Have Tool for BBQ Food Safety
…be a real outdoor grilling expert we have to use a meat thermometer. For more information on grilling or any food safety subject, you can call the meat and poultry…
Water in Agriculture Forum Highlights Cooperation Between California and Israel
…and researchers to address water/agriculture-related issues while also exploring opportunities for future innovation and sustainable management of water resources. This slideshow requires JavaScript. from California Dept. of Food and Agriculture…
Citrus Disease HLB Detection and Quarantine in Orange County
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed the detections of the citrus disease known as huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus…
Use a Food Thermometer to be Food Safe this Summer
…U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) wants to remind consumers to keep their family and themselves safe from foodborne illness by using a food thermometer…
Plant Health and Production Workforce Funding from USDA
…to produce a secure, nutritious food supply for a growing population.” AFRI is USDA’s flagship competitive grants program for foundational and translational research, education, and extension projects in the food…
Almond Board: Marketing Program Journey
…considered an unhealthy food. We’ve come a long way since then. Today, almonds are touted for health benefits and are an on-trend ingredient, being the most preferred nut for global…
Heritage Action Praises Trump’s Budget Proposals
…ever-growing debt. “The Trump budget presents an opportunity for Republicans to unite around fiscally responsible reform for food stamps, disability insurance, and the Earned Income Tax Credit,” Needham says. From…
Agri View: Shaking Up NAFTA
…building a wall. Canadians aren’t swarming with any changes either. NAFTA involves a lot more than food but the food is the major part of it. Nobody wants to see…
Robust Organic Sector Posts New Records in U.S. Sales
…billion in 2016, reflecting new sales of almost $3.7 billion from the previous year. The $43 billion in organic food sales marked the first time the American organic food market…
Conaway, Peterson Host Agriculture Committee Roundtable with Sec. Perdue and Amb. Lighthizer on Trade
…the world. America’s farmers and ranchers are second to none, and they have my commitment to fight unfair trade practices and grow more export opportunities. From family farms to food…