…coming up on This Land of Ours. Hot Dog Etiquette From: the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council Hot Dog Etiquette Everyday Guidance for Eating America’s Sacred Food This informative…
Military Leaders on Agriculture and National Security
…between agricultural policy and national security. This is the fifth hearing in the committee’s hearing series focused on national security. Members heard from a panel of former military leaders who…
NMPF on Biotech Labeling Amendment
…Obama’s signature, we can establish a national framework to provide information to consumers without stigmatizing agricultural biotechnology and complicating how companies market foods in interstate commerce.” NMPF expressed its appreciation…
National Hot Dog Month
…favorite that Americans can’t get enough of. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Hot Dog Month From: National Hot Dog and Sausage Council National Hot Dog and…
Agri View: Direct Marketing
Everett Griner talks about farmers using direct marketing in today’s Agri View. Direct Marketing From: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Farmers Markets and Direct-to-Consumer Marketing Farmers markets are an integral part…
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
…2016. “As I have mentioned before, the agricultural community is proud to have long played a crucial role in the effort to alleviate hunger and enhance food security across the…
Almond Forecast Up
…last year’s crop, according to a survey conducted by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The forecast is based on 900 thousand bearing acres. Production for the Nonpareil variety is forecast…
Senate to Vote on GMO Bill
…it will follow the spirit of the law in crafting the rules and will require labeling for all GMO ingredients. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
Vermont GMO Labeling Law in Effect
…vote on final passage. While as expected, Vermont’s Senators oppose the bill, farm-state Democrats largely supported the Roberts-Stabenow compromise last week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
Brexit Could Bring Market, Policy Impacts for U.S. Grains
…vote will put the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership talks between the United States and the European Union in potential jeopardy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Lawsuit Filed Against Hormel’s “Natural” Products
…USDA’s definition of “natural” is: “A product containing no artificial ingredient or added color and is only minimally processed.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service …
Canada Proposes Stronger Rules for Antimicrobial Drugs
…allow for improved monitoring of antimicrobial use, and introduce an easier way for manufacturers to sell low-risk veterinary health products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
Third largest Hog Producer using Wheat in Feed
…The company detailed that wheat can replace around 50 percent of corn for young pigs and 100 percent for adult pigs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….