…million gallons in fiscal year 2000 to 456 million gallons in 2021, reaching nearly $7.5 billion in value. USDA’s Economic Research Service reports most wine imports come from the European…
VofV: Farmer’s Business Network and the Power of a Big Idea for Small Farmers
…the Executive Director of the Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology, and Candace Wilson, Regional Director at FBN, speak with Deshpande about the power of aggregated data. Sponsored Content…
Details on Lower Restaurant Spending During Pandemic
…habits during the pandemic. USDA Economic Research Service’s Food Expenditure Series shows significantly lower spending at restaurants during 2020, which was expected because of the many closures because of the…
Quinoa Bacteria Research
…a research plant pathologist with ARS’s Application Technology Research Unit in Wooster, Ohio, is investigating the quinoa-friendly bacteria together with Paul Blackman, professor emeritus at Pennsylvania State University in University…
Vilsack: ‘Don’t Lose Sight of Farm Families’
…the foundations of our country’s strength: education, research, food security, safe and affordable housing, and productive lands,” he said. “These are all areas that for far too long their funding…
Looking for Alternative Nematode Control Options in Carrot Production
Researchers are working to learn more about potential alternative nematode control options that can be used in California carrot production. A screening trial was conducted in 2021 at the University…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-09-22
…secure a safe food supply amidst global uncertainty and detail on the 2022 CPS Research Symposium in June. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Avocados Are Good for More Than Guacamole
…risk compared to those who did not eat avocados.” The researchers conclude that replacing certain fat-containing foods like mayonnaise with avocado could lower cardiovascular disease risk. However, the research suggested…
Coalition Calls for Food Safety and Nutrition Enhancements at FDA
…order. Each of the initiatives require coordination between the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), and the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA). “We…
DPR Supports Pest Management Research with $3.75 Million Investment
Pest management research projects are receiving significant funding support from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). A total of $3.75 million is being invested in 10 research projects to…
House Ag Committee Hearing on SNAP Benefits
…disabled veterans. “We know that there are still people who are falling through the cracks. USDA research has found that veterans, in particular, face a greater risk for food insecurity…
Almond Update: Every Vote is Important in ABC Election
…of five handler and five grower representatives. They set policy, they recommend budgets in major areas including marketing, production research, public relations and advertising, nutritional research, statistical reporting, quality control,…
Boosting the Nutritional Bounty of Carrots and Onions
…and onions. Philipp Simon, research leader of the ARS Vegetable Crops Research Unit in Madison, Wisconsin, is coordinating the effort to fortify these popular salad items and fresh-market favorites with…
NRCS Seeks Cooperative Agreement Proposals to Further Conservation Efforts
…As much as $1 million is potentially being made available through the program, however proposals are being sought prior to final appropriations being established. Proposals that center on addressing climate…