…passage. Food ingredients made using biotechnology have been proven safe by more than 2,000 studies from leading scientific bodies worldwide. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug…
National Hot Dog Month
…million hot dogs on July 4th alone. The Independence Day weekend also kicked off National Hot Dog Month, a celebration of our nation’s iconic food. To mark the occasion, the…
Farm Bureau Entrepreneurship Challenge in Judging Phase
…competition to focus on entrepreneurs working in food and agricultural businesses. All applications include a business plan, video pitch, and photo, and will be reviewed by judges. The top ten…
Conaway re: Global Food Security Act
…globe. “I am pleased that the Global Food Security Act reflects and capitalizes on that commitment without overhauling time-tested food aid programs that provide U.S. commodities for emergency feeding and…
Senate to Vote on GMO Bill
…Agriculture assessment that responds to detractors arguments against the bill. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration released a report, at lawmakers’ request, that found the bill is full of…
World Food Prize Honors
…vegetable that helped 4 scientists receive worldwide recognition. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. World Food Prize Honors From: The World Food Prize 2016 World Food Prize Laureates…
Agri View: Pesticide Use and Losing Ability to Produce
…not available, entire crops could be wiped out and the stability of our food supply would be destroyed. For example: “Without pesticides, U.S. food production would drop and food prices…
Vermont GMO Labeling Law in Effect
Despite years of lobbying and pressure from food and agriculture groups, Vermont’s GMO labeling law took effect Friday. However, the law may be short lived with action in the U.S….
Food Security
…food security. ERS has transitioned to a new International Food Security Assessment framework that includes information on consumer responsiveness to changes in food prices and incomes. The model projects food…
Agri View: The Computer Age
…electronic monitoring systems on the farm. The computer is able to control the application of certain fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides through automated delivery systems. The computer also allows for the…
Draft of Approved Changes to Basin Boundaries
…the actions the state has taken to manage our water systems and cope with the drought’s impacts, visit Drought.CA.Gov. Every Californian should take steps to conserve water. Find out how…
EPA Proposes Protection from Selenium
…population explosion of an invasive clam species, commonly known as Corbula, has resulted in a rapid rate of acceleration of selenium accumulation in the food chain of fish and bird…
Less Runoff Means More Salinity Management
…Bali says. “We have a lot of flood or surface irrigation systems. Those systems could be as efficient has pressurized systems. We need to have these types of systems because…
July 4th Food Resources
…Food Resources From USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Ask Karen Karen-FSIS Virtual Representative Ask Karen provides 24/7 virtual assistance and tips on preventing foodborne illness, safe food handling…