…a result, there may be more opportunities for Canadian companies as Ukraine’s trade market diversifies, particularly in food and agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Women-In-Ag Trade Mission to the Far East in September
…as destinations for the mission because the U.S. enjoys strong trading relations with both countries. Hong Kong relies on imports for 95 percent of its food supply, and China was…
NIFA Announces Funding
…water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign…
NMPF on Passage of Biotech Labeling Bill
…food biotechnology. By reasserting the federal government’s role in regulating food labeling, the Congress is ending the ‘death by a thousand cuts’ approach of potentially conflicting state laws in this…
Funding for Farmworker Housing
…fields, day-in and day-out, to grow and harvest the food we eat,” Vilsack said. “Since 2009, USDA has invested $268 million to build or repair more than 2,000 affordable homes…
Humane Handling of Veal Calves
…consumer-facing tools, like the FoodKeeper app, allow Americans to further guard themselves and their family against foodborne illnesses. More information about these efforts can be found on USDA’s Medium page….
Sweet Summer Fruit
…From: Local Foods-About Food How to Grill Peaches Grilling Peaches Makes Them Sweet and Juicy By Molly Watson, Local Foods Expert Peaches take to the grill like fish to water….
U.S. Chicken Consumption Continues to Increase
Chicken consumption in the United States continues to increase, according to the National Chicken Council. New research announced Monday at the 2016 Chicken Marketing Summit shows nine out of ten…
Consumers Backing Away from Higher-Priced, Cage-Free Eggs
…going cage-free, the premium-priced eggs are not selling well. The sluggish sales reportedly are making producers hesitate to invest in cage-free systems. The sales figures indicate a reversal from research…
China Reports Soft Inflation Data
…inflation stood at two percent above year-ago levels. This was the slowest pace of inflation since January, reinforcing ideas that more government stimulus is needed. China’s food prices climbed 4.6…
Smelt Plan Calls for More Water Release
…and Food Availability and Quality. This management action would also test the recent hypothesis that the location of the Low Salinity Zone (LSZ) is important at times of year besides…
Funding to Address Climate Change Impact on Agriculture
…that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety….
CA Welcomes Farmers Market Proclamation
…producers creates a diverse market and also provides consumers with opportunities to meet farmers and learn how their food supply is produced. This direct pathway for healthy, nutritious food is…
Commodity Carnival
…our connection to the farmers, families and communities who fuel our economy,” said CME Group Executive Chairman and President Terry Duffy. “Increasingly, the challenges facing agriculture and food security will…