…for Ontario’s agricultural, forestry, and waste sectors. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says if finalized, the proposal will be “a win for Canadian consumers.” In March, Growth Energy filed comments…
Canada Looking to Boost Pork Exports to China
…consume. Those products include lungs, heart, and liver. Ketilson says the mission was an important opportunity to showcase Canadian pork to a large number of potential pork buyers and consumers…
NIFA Funds Food Safety and Nutrition to Promote Safe Food Supply
…chemical, and physical safety and quality of foods, as well as protect consumers from contaminants at every stage of the food chain, from production to consumption. Among the FY16 foundational…
Ethanol Groups Applaud EPA Point of Obligation Announcement
…to escape their responsibilities under the law. ACE maintains that moving the RFS point of obligation to downstream marketers would place burdens on station owners and consumers. Meanwhile, Growth Energy…
EPA Maintains RFS Point of Obligation Requirement
…use of renewable fuels in the U.S. and would reduce the cost of fuel for consumers. An EPA news release says the agency doesn’t believe that the petitioners proved that…
Farmers Getting Only 11 Cents of Every Food Dollar
The National Farmers Union and the American Farm Bureau Federation say that consumers are paying less and farmers are receiving less for this year’s Thanksgiving Day dinner. The NFU Farmer’s…
USDA Provides Tips and Resources for a Bacteria-Free Thanksgiving
…meal many consumers prepare all year, leaving room for mistakes that can make guests sick. But never fear, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)…
Farm Bureau Survey Reveals Lowest Thanksgiving Dinner Cost in Five Years
…family farmers and ranchers continue to face economic challenges, they remain committed to providing a safe, abundant and affordable food supply for consumers at Thanksgiving and throughout the year.” The…
Bringing Persimmons into the Limelight
…published online in Food Science & Nutrition. Scientists identified the best cultivars for making dried chip-style persimmons and determined how well consumers liked these snacks. Out of 40 cultivars, volunteer…
New Senate Hold on Ag Trade Nominee
…fruits and vegetables for consumers, and hurt growers in western states like Flake’s home-state of Arizona. The largest U.S. port of entry for produce is located in Arizona. Flake hasn’t…
Leftover Produce Accounts for a Fifth of All Food Waste
According to the food waste coalition ReFED, U.S. consumers are putting 27 million tons of food in the garbage on an annual basis. A study that was conducted by the…
Working on Sugar Support Programs Before 2018 Farm Bill
…the bill, saying it would have devastating effects on sugar producers and consumers. Representatives Mike Simpson, an Idaho Republican, and Florida Democrat Alcee Hastings say the bill would deny sugar…
China Online Mall To Buy Large Amounts of Beef and Pork
…leading e-commerce platform, to the benefit of both U.S. producers and Chinese consumers,” said Richard Liu, JD.com Chairman and CEO, who participated in the signing ceremony. “China’s shoppers will rest…
ASTA Supports USDA Action
…farmers, consumers, and the environment. However, in order for these benefits to be fully realized, and widely adopted across breeding programs of all sizes and sectors, developers need clear, science-based,…