…the sustainability movement because people care about where their food comes from, what’s put in it, how it’s processed.” While the food sustainability movement has been around to a smaller…
Almond Matters: Getting Proactive with Winter Sanitation
…the pest is continuing to become more of an issue for growers. Navel orangeworm can affect several other crops aside from almonds, and as food sources increase navel orangeworm populations…
USDA Adds 5.1 Mil Pounds of Beef to Previous Recall
…Food Safety and Inspection Service noted people should check their freezer, toss or return any frozen products posted between that date. Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…improve our understanding of almonds’ impact on human health, ensure food quality and safety, and improve farming practices while minimizing environmental impacts.” Finding New Uses for Almond Coproducts Almonds grow…
Specialty and Exotic Produce Delivery Possible with New Sysco Partnership
…offers more than 170,000 different products, covering nearly all areas of foodservice such as specialty food and beverages, kitchen supplies and heavy equipment. Orders that are sent out for next-day…
Agriculture Groups Respond to USMCA Signing
…indications that erect barriers to U.S. exports of products that rely on common food names. Industry leaders said the ultimate impact of the agreement, which must be approved by Congress,…
Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Highlights Progress and Goals for the Industry
…to increase. We need to continue to find ways to make sure that dairy fits into sustainable food systems going forward. It’s been a really positive discussion about how we…
Public Safety vs. Producer Income in Recent E. coli Outbreak
…future, but also understands the public safety standpoint of FDA’s announcement days before a major holiday based around food. “According to the CDC, this strain of E. coli is a…
Beyond Meat Files for Initial Public Offering
…future. The U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture (USDA) recently came to an agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding which agency will have regulatory responsibilities. The…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
…high-quality foods produced by farm families. “Farmers and ranchers continue to face challenges outside of the farm bill. Every day we struggle to find the workers we need. Exports were…
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
Steps are being taken to address veterinary shortages in areas throughout the country. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has distributed $10 million…
E. coli Investigation and Warning Fallout Continues
…into a holiday weekend that’s very food-centric, we felt the need to make this statement. It’s likely that the implicated produce is from California.” Major romaine producers Taylor Farms, Church…
Hemp Production Regulations Gearing Up for New Year
Infrastructure for industrial hemp production is on its way. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has officially announced proposed regulations for a new industrial hemp industry that can form…
Roughly 11 Percent of the Thanksgiving Food Dollar Goes to Farmers
…Agriculture Prices report compiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. That data is compared to average prices for grocery items from Safeway supermarkets. About the…