…served as Budget Director for the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator and Senior Advisor for the Africa Bureau at the U.S. Agency for International Development…
Sales of Organic Poultry Hits New Record in 2017
…turkeys that were produced in 2016, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service. Further growth of the industry is somewhat hampered by the availability of organic grain along with concerns regarding…
NPPC Testifies at USTR Hearing on Thailand’s GSP Eligibility
At a U.S. Trade Representative hearing, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) called for Thailand’s preferential access to the U.S. market to be revoked or reduced if it does not…
Celebrating National Pollinator Week
It has been 11 years since the U.S. Senate unanimously approved of designating a week in June as National Pollinator Week as a time to celebrate pollinators and increase awareness…
Important Industry Updates Presented at Spring Citrus Meeting
Several dozen industry members were on hand for the Spring Citrus Meeting that was held last week at the Tulare County Agricultural Building. The event touched on several of the…
Frozen Produce Just as Nutritious as Fresh
…stored for five days. Frozen foods can be stored for a significantly longer amount of time than fresh products can, which reduces the amount of food going to waste. National…
USDA Appoints Members to National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of 10 members to fill vacancies on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. “Milk is produced in all 50 states and these…
Farm Credit Outlook Shows Prices for Grains to Strengthen
…portfolio credit quality. Overall, The Farm Credit Administration considers the system as financially strong and says it “remains safe and sound.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Faces Friday Deadline to Pass Current Farm Bill
…vote as early as this Thursday, and leadership has vowed to complete the farm bill process before the July Fourth recess. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Secretary Perdue Comments on Canada Dairy Issue
…Canadian Federation of Agriculture said of Perdue and MacAulay: “They might be the two people who can help find common ground.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Bill Creates Group to Study Trucking Regulations
…perishable agricultural commodities” and to develop guidelines and recommendations for regulatory or legislative action to improve the transportation of those commodities. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
FDA to Hold Fake Meat Public Meeting
…Safety and Inspection Service maintains primary jurisdiction. The meeting is planned for July 12th, with a comment period open through September. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue to Keynote United Fresh Event
…leader” for agriculture, applauding his work to help “the administration and Congress both to understand the importance of feeding the world.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Celebrating National Turkey Lovers Month
…Sunday of June, which is this Sunday. Whether you grill it, smoke it, or bake it… use the hashtags #nationalturkeyloversmonth and #nationalturkeyloversday to post on social media I’m Cathy Isom……