…late 2015. Economic information on the costs growers will incur under the PR is scarce. The experience of existing commodity-specific food safety programs may provide insight into what the PR…
USDA Helps Expand Rural Broadband Infrastructure in Four States
…of fiber cable and provide supporting equipment to deliver enhanced telecommunications services to its rural subscribers. USDA is providing these loans through Rural Development’s Telecommunications Program. This program funds infrastructure…
Nutrition Subcommittee Evaluates Technology and Modernization of SNAP
The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition held a hearing to evaluate technology and modernization in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson and members of…
Healthy Preparation of Mushrooms
…maintain their nutritional profile. Mushrooms are considered valuable health foods. They have a significant amount of dietary fiber. They have very few calories or fat and are full of vitamins….
Former Ag Secretary Working on Milk Export Program with China
…the U.S. Dairy Export Council helped develop a new registry program that is gaining approval by U.S. and Chinese regulatory authorities. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Pork Checkoff Builds Momentum for Secure Pork Supply Plan
…veterinarian Patrick Webb, director of swine health programs for the Pork Checkoff. This would include the safe movement of animals from farms in a FAD control area to harvest channels…
Critical Agricultural Research and Extension Projects Gains Support
…CARE grant program. U.S. bison consumption is outpacing production, due to the animal’s low growth and reproductive rates. This project will reveal the genetic make-up and improve nutritional management of…
House Ag Committee Underscores Importance of U.S. International Food Aid and Agricultural Development
…from stakeholders on the critical assistance that these programs provide in terms of both global food security and U.S. national security. Following the hearing, Chairman Conaway made the below remarks:…
New Broccoli and Lettuce Cost Studies Released
…the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics website at https://coststudies.ucdavis.edu. The cost and returns studies program is funded by the UC Agricultural Issues Center and UC Cooperative Extension,…
Year of Purple Foods
…described purple anything indicative of a high level of antioxidants. It’s one of the key nutrition trends of 2017. Here’s how you can join in the purple trend and include…
Farm Bureau Asks Senate Committee to Advance EPA Nominee Susan Bodine
…and Compliance Assistance of the Environmental Protection Agency. Duvall’s letter to Chairman John Barrasso and Ranking Member Tom Carper of the Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works praised…
Second Lady Karen Pence, Secretary Perdue Unveil Beehive at Vice President’s Residence
…and poor nutrition. Mrs. Pence and Secretary Perdue pointed out that a lack of supportive habitat near hives also contributes to the declines. Even if people don’t set up their…
USDA Seeks Nominations for the National Organic Standards Board
…organic production and advising the Secretary of Agriculture on aspects of the National Organic Program. For more information, visit the NOSB Nominations Page on the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service website….
Healthy Diet with Affordable Produce
…just as much nutrition as beans do, but are less costly and also a bit easier to digest. Flax or Chia Seeds, highly nutritious and highly affordable. And don’t let…