…on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work and service. Eggs have played a central role in our lives especially involving traditional breakfast dishes at desayuno…
Safe Food During Power Outage
…why Marianne Gravely with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says “it’s a good idea to plan ahead.” So that you can get through the outage without losing much of…
New FSA Cooperatives Help Farmers
The USDA Farm Service Agency has a fairly new way of working with organizations to help farmers. Administrator, USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini visited California and met with a…
Cargill Launching Traceable Beef Brand
…organic,” according to Cargill’s website. The company has yet to announce when the Pasture Crafted line will be available for sale. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agriculture Could Mingle into Next Presidential Debate
…the current top 30 questions mention climate change, while another addresses food security. The voting is online at Presidential Open Questions.com From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Government, States in Germany, Agree to All or Nothing GMO Ban
…industry associations before it is likely to go to the Cabinet of Germany, the chief executive body of Germany, next month. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Imports of Vietnam Rice lower on Pesticide Violations
…in July and includes the rice shipment rejections, were just over 35,600 metric tons with a value of almost $21 million. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
China Businessman Sentenced Three Years for Stealing Seed Trade Secrets
…attempt to reproduce its genetic traits. He pled guilty in January and was sentenced to three years in prison this week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Cargill Announces Non-GMO Project Verified Ingredients
…to help food and beverage manufacturers, and foodservice operators meet the growing demand for non-GMO products and satisfy consumers’ preferences. Annual sales of Non-GMO Project Verified products have increased from…
Preventing Straying of Adult Sacramento River Salmon
…The $13 million cost of the Wallace Weir project is being paid by the customers of the State Water Project, operated by the state Department of Water Resources, and the…
New Toolkit for Teachers
…is available in connection with National Farm-to-School Month, which continues throughout October. The resources include lesson plans about gardening, agriculture and nutrition, as well as new MyPlate, MyState activity sheets…
Almond Board: Achievement Award Nominations Due
…Mahoney said. “They’ve contributed something that has had a long lasting affect and impact on the industry as a whole. There is a record of proven service where they’ve provided…
Species of Bee Officially Endangered
…protected list as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service added yellow-faced bees to the list after years of research showed they are endangered. The rule is effective on October 31….
Hog Outlook Turns Sour
…the breeding herd, and that could lead to higher prices returning in 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report United…