…some wind scarring of fruit. Wind scarring could reduce the percentage of fruit that is shipped fresh because consumers like fruit that is cosmetically pleasing. The Indian River area grows…
ABC Seeks Pink Slime Lawsuit Dismissal
…in the public’s interest as consumers were unaware that the product at the time was present in 70 percent of the ground beef sold in supermarkets. The case is currently…
Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products to Strengthen
…communications with their customers. The project was in response to some Maryland consumers who encountered problems with their CSA, leaving them without the CSA shares they had expected. The success…
Consumers Want GMO Labels
With a new federal labeling standard on the way, food company executives told the Wall Street Journal that consumers want GMO products labeled. The Wall Street Journal gathered executives in…
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…
Thaw Food with Water
…to eat. From: USDA The Big Thaw — Safe Defrosting Methods for Consumers Uh, oh! You’re home and forgot to thaw something for dinner. You grab a package of meat…
Direct Sales Helps Beginning Farmers to Survive
…compares with a 55 percent rate in the number of other farms with more experienced operators. A USDA news release says running larger operations and selling directly to consumers through…
Agri View: New GMO Law
Everett Griner talks about consumers now having a GMO Law in today’s Agri View. New GMO Law Well we now have a law that requires GMO products to be labelled….
Safety-Net Payments to Farmers
…works to strengthen and support American agriculture, an industry that supports one in 11 American jobs, provides American consumers with more than 80 percent of the food we consume, ensures…
Fruit Growers Fight for Market Share in China
…nation carries out a five-year plan to move citizens from rural areas to cities and modernize its agriculture industry. Analysts say the move means consumers will have more purchasing power….
Support for Rural Cooperative Businesses and Organizations
…to locate USDA investments in your community. More information on how USDA investments are connecting producers with consumers and expanding rural economic opportunities is available in Chapter IV of USDA…
Most Consumers Say They Lack Access to Information about Food
…It’s about creating an authentic dialogue and meeting consumers where they are.” The results show that consumers want transparency in very specific areas, including impact of food on health, food…
Western View: Got Gas?
…course change the taste of the milk products and the meat, and may not be acceptable to consumers. The dairy industry claims the state is overstepping its authority with these…
NIFA Awards Community Food Projects
…food and agricultural needs such as infrastructure, long-term planning, and marketing that benefits agricultural producers and low-income consumers. The 2016 awards include: Fairbanks Native Association, Fairbanks, Alaska, $104,754 Fresno Metropolitan…