American Farm Bureau Federation Today Cathy Isom tells us about the American Farm Bureau’s Our Food Link grant program and how it is helping consumers learn about ag and where…
PMA Issues Statement of the Country-of-Origin Labeling Amendments Act
…supply chain from growing to shipping, processing, distribution, wholesaling, retail, and foodservice. In the United States, PMA’s members handle more than 90 percent of fresh produce sold to U.S. consumers….
Guava Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…areas. Consumers are encouraged to refrain from transporting or mailing fruit or other agricultural products into the U.S. and California. Federal, state and county agricultural officials work year-round to prevent,…
The Western View: Label for GMO Foods
…for GMO Foods We all agree that consumers should have access to information about their food. A number of consumers are fearful of GMOs, and they want a label that…
Editorial: Country of Origin Labeling
…of U.S. exports, from meat and fruit to jewelry, furniture and biofuels. Ripple effects will be felt in nearly every industry, every state and every consumer’s wallet. This is why…
Legislation Introduced in House to Repeal COOL
…“But in my business, consumers vote with their pocketbook. At the meat counter, consumers buy beef based on price and appearance, not origin labeling. We support industry-led labeling because we…
WTO Rules Against U.S. Country of Origin Labeling Requirements
…consumers and violates our international trade obligations,” said Ellis. “Now that the WTO has ruled for a fourth time that this rule discriminates against Canadian and Mexican livestock, the next…
NCBA President: Next Step is Retaliation
…not just burdensome and costly to cattle producers, it is generally ignored by consumers and violates our international trade obligations,” said Ellis. Philip Ellis “Now that the WTO has ruled…
Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Final Communique by G-20 Agriculture Ministers
…The issue of food loss and waste is different in developed countries, where the problem is the foods that consumers throw away. In developing countries, the problem is inefficient storage…
California Dried Plum Board Continued for Another Five-Year Term
…dried plum industry globally through coordination with the trade, consumers and governmental agencies. Issues Management: To keep the dried plum industry apprised of issues that could impact it and being…
SNAP/CalFresh Sign-Up Event for Local Farmers’ Markets
…SNAP) Farmers Retail Sign-up Day. Across the country, consumers are enjoying more opportunities to buy food directly from their local farmers. State and Federal agencies and local partners are working…
FoodKeeper App
Cathy Isom explains how this new handy smart tool to help consumers stop tossing food before its time is right at our fingertips. Foodkeeper app Learn more about the USDA…
Agri View: That’s COOL
Everett Griner talks about COOL giving consumers a choice in today’s Agri View. That’s COOL…
Making ‘Friends of Farming’
…has a healthy small farm and farmers market industry and the farm bureau saw the growing trend from California consumers to be more educated on where your food comes from….