…from more than 18,000 schools across the country participated in the program in school year 2015-16. USDA provides a number of resources to schools to help support continued progress. For…
FSA Aids Farmers Impacted by Fires
The Farm Service Agency recently visited Northern California to help farmers impacted by fires over the past few summers. USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini recently traveled around California,…
FFA Announces Record Membership
…growing from 62,000 some in 2015. This year, graduating high school seniors automatically received alumni membership, which the growth numbers reflect. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
India, Pakistan Tensions could send Cotton Trade Business to U.S.
…Pakistan. Reduced cotton imports from Pakistan may help other suppliers like Brazil, the United States and some African countries supply India. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Russia Declared a Grain Superpower
…the expense of the United States, which has seen its share of the wheat market steadily moving lower in recent years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
ABC Seeks Pink Slime Lawsuit Dismissal
…in 70 percent of the ground beef sold in supermarkets. The case is currently slated to go to trial in June. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Expands Board of Directors
…products for pest management in agriculture and water. Marrone has won numerous awards for her products and businesses, including the Natural Resources Defense Council Growing Green Award recognizing Marrone as…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) oversees the 25-member committee to ensure that it is administered according to the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Members are nominated by the industry. The following…
Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products to Strengthen
The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded nearly $1 million in grants through the Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP) to strengthen and explore new market…
EU Duties on Argentine Bio-diesel Lose Another Challenge
…an impact on a separate, pending WTO dispute case filed by Indonesia regarding EU anti-dumping duties on Indonesian imports of bio-diesel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Brazil Opens Market for U.S. Corn Imports
…opens the doors for U.S. corn. Still, imported corn may be limited to specific use in Brazil, restricting the export potential. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Issues Sour Egg Board Report
…an Agricultural Marketing Service review after Egg Board emails became public. Politico reports the emails appeared to show a coordinated campaign against San Francisco-based Hampton Creek and its egg-less mayo….
Consumers Want GMO Labels
…consumers to close the gap between perceived and actual risk, but added the company will “always offer what the customer wants.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
TTIP Deal Faces Uncertain Future
…before the end of the Obama administration and several called for a pause in negotiations. No talks are scheduled beyond October. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….