…markets and others. Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy “Providing food safety training for small farm owners and food processors is critically important to the health of consumers,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy….
Dannon Responds to Ag Attack
…by using fear-based marketing and trendy buzzwords.” The groups say “neither farmers nor consumers should be used as pawns in food marketing wars.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
California Ag Leads Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
…education for consumers; by training growers to equip them for current and future challenges; and by conducting research on conservation and environmental outcomes, pest control and disease, and organic and…
More Than $62.5 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production
…for these products. This is important for our farmers and rural communities as well as for all American consumers.” The grants are issued to state departments of agriculture for projects…
NFU Pres. Says Stage Set for Improved Agricultural Trade with Cuba
…can benefit from the expanded engagement with Cuba’s consumers.” National Farmers Union has been working since 1902 to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family…
Farm Organizations Challenge Dannon and Other Food Companies
…consumers,” said Randy Mooney, chairman of the National Milk Producers Federation, and a dairy farmer from Rogersville, Missouri. “What’s worse is that removing GMOs from the equation is harmful to…
Pumpkin: Background & Statistics
…were down compared to the same period last year. Demand for specialty pumpkins continues to expand as consumers look for new and interesting varieties. Specialty varieties with wholesale prices reported…
NPPC Concerned About Rules On Livestock Contracts
…sent to OMB would have a negative effect on the pork industry, from producers to packers and ultimately consumers,” said NPPC CEO Neil Dierks. “While the specifics of the actual…
Top Court in Germany Backs Canada-EU Trade Deal
…signatures to the court in August in opposition to CETA, which they fear will undermine workers’ rights and worsen standards for consumers, according to Reuters. What’s thought to be a…
Domino’s Pizza Donating $1 Million to FFA
…brand recognizes the producers and suppliers of their food ingredients, agricultural educators and FFA members are inspired to initiate a dialogue with consumers about where their food is produced. In…
Olive Production Shifts as Result of Mechanization
…foreign oils continue to dominate U.S. grocery store shelves, with California olive oil accounting for just 5.8 percent of what U.S. consumers buy, according to the California Olive Oil Council….
RFA Fishing Sponsorship Will Promote Ethanol
…to educate boaters, conservation enthusiasts and consumers about ethanol’s benefits and its use in boats and other marine applications. Crappie Masters provides a crappie trail that anglers and families can…
Support for Government Intervention in Nutrition Doubles
A recent survey shows support for government interventions that limit, restrict or warn consumers about the risks of junk food has nearly doubled since 2012. Politico reports the FoodMinds survey…
Study Shows Billions in Losses to U.S. Dairy Industry
Surrendering to a European Union (EU) seizure of common food names would cost the U.S. dairy industry billions of dollars, slash domestic cheese consumption and increase prices for consumers, according…