…work that goes into making the food on our plates.” The Feeding Minds Press logo uses a book, plate, and smiling face to bring the topics of food and literacy…
Secretary of Agriculture Hears California Concerns at World Ag Expo
…of food,” said Secretary Perdue. While the Secretary of Agriculture is in California he will also be taking several tours of ag facilities throughout the state as part of his…
USDA: Pesticide Residue Levels Show No Risk to Consumers
More than 20 percent of the food sampled by the USDA in 2016 showed no detectable pesticide levels and less than .5 percent of the food had detectable residue levels…
Tyson: Higher Freight Costs Will Push Up Consumer Prices
…prices for all its products. The company says the tight trucking market will add more than $200 million to its cost structure this year. Chief Executive Tom Hayes says, “Freight…
NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 13.1 Million Acres of Cotton in 2018
…Campiche noted, “History has shown that U.S. farmers respond to relative prices when making planting decisions. During the survey period, cotton futures prices were stronger relative to competing crops. The…
2017 California Winegrape Crush Size Confirms Grape Supply Stability
…the beverage and food processing industries to add color and/or natural sweetness to various consumables. The weighted average purchase price of California winegrapes in 2017 increased immaterially (1.7% or $13.89…
California Federal Milk Marketing Order Delayed Again
…thus not required to be appointed. If the court finds that administrative law judges are inferior officers, it would bring Judge Clifton’s validity into question. The California Department of Food…
NRCS and the Rice Stewardship Partnership Helping Central Valley Irrigation
…rice fields provide vital habitat and food for waterfowl in the fall and winter. This partnership will help landowners with water conservation as well as deliver added benefits for wildlife.”…
Celebrating National Pizza Day
…year. Pineapple is the least favorite topping, only about 10 percent want it. Kids between the ages of 3 and 11 prefer pizza over all food groups for lunch and…
Cruz Hold on Northey Continues
…Northey as the USDA undersecretary for farm and foreign agricultural services since October of last year, wanting to reach a deal on biofuel credit prices under the Renewable Fuel Standard….
Food Apps to Cut Down on Food Waste
Cathy Isom lets you know how your smartphone could help cut down on food waste. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A shocking 40 percent of wasted food…
Almond Board: Election Deadline Feb. 14
…and five grower representatives who set policy and recommend budgets in several major areas including: production research, public relations and advertising, nutrition research, statistical reporting, quality control and food safety….
More Depart from Grocery Manufacturers Association
…the Campbell Soup Company, Nestle, Dean Foods, Mars, Tyson Foods and Unilever. Politico says GMA staff are also leaving, including high-ranking executives. GMA pledges changes: A spokesperson for GMA said…
Canada Offering Livestock Producers Tax Relief
…Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced the initial list of designated regions in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec, for livestock tax deferral purposes. But, the agency says ongoing analysis has…