…and voluntary E&T programs. The Food and Nutrition Service will release more information about these projects in the near future. “SNAP helps eligible low-income families put food on the table….
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…conservation, provide access to loans and grants, fund organic research and education, and mitigate pest emergencies. Funds are currently available for research projects under the National Institute of Food and…
Helados La Tapatia, Inc. Recalls Products
…an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term…
Cry for Water Continues
The signs are familiar reading “Food Grows Where Water Flows.” and “No Water-No Jobs.” The message the same. The cry for water that started months ago in Sacramento continues around…
Debate Over GMO’s Continues
Dr. Cathleen Enright As debate over GMO’s continue, scientists and Executive Vice President for Food and Agriculture at Biotechnology Industry Organization, Dr. Cathleen Enright says they are vital to the…
A Collaboration to Bring U.S. Goods to Chinese Marketplace
Keith Schneller Success in selling U.S. food products in China e-commerce style is the benefits of an effort by USDA and an e-commerce business. Rod Bain reports with Keith Schneller…
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
…the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the Summer Food Service Program, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition…
Challenges and Opportunities For Pork Industry
…says that not only do they expect higher prices for pork, but the meat is leading other proteins when it comes to food service growth over the last two years….
Battling Consumer Misconceptions about GMOs
Dr. Cathleen Enright There is a lot of misinformation in the public about GMOs. Dr. Cathleen Enright, Executive Vice President for Food and Agriculture at Biotechnology Industry Organization, says the…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…and expanded collection of valuable market news information. USDA is also introducing a series of education tools focusing on opportunities for farmers engaged in local and regional food systems. In…
PEDv No Threat to Food Safety
…Threat to Food Safety While porcine epidemic diarrhea virus is certainly having a substantial impact on U.S. pork production, it has so far resulted in very few obstacles for exports…
How Will Drought Affect Struggling Communities?
…unheard during this crisis. How Will Drought Affect Struggling Communities? For more on how the drought will affect some rural communities, and how one food bank is preparing, click here….
Farm Bureau Encourages House and Senate to Work Together on Water Legislation
…· Increase storage capacity within our existing reservoir systems · Construct new reservoirs throughout the entire state · Re-evaluate the current managements plans to allow improved operational flexibility of our…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…recently signed 2014 Farm Bill, the budget makes targeted investments in biobased product manufacturing, local and regional food systems, and specialty crops and organic production. Building on historic efforts underway…