…opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products. The FSMIP grant program, administered by AMS, includes $982,437 in matching grants to 12 projects in 10 states. FSMIP provides matching funds to…
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…
Commentary: Two Examples Demonstrate Regulatory Overreach
…wheat. The land had been in pasture for a while. But wheat prices had gone up, and John decided that wheat was a better alternative than cows. A government official…
Safe Food During Power Outage
…ºF. Unsure if a food is still safe? Review these food evaluation charts that are available for refrigerated foods and the frozen foods after a power outage. Discard any food…
August Beef, Pork Exports Strong
…and pork are very competitive, as the production of our key competitors – Australia and the European Union – has moderated and prices have jumped. As U.S. competitiveness continues to…
Agriculture Could Mingle into Next Presidential Debate
…the current top 30 questions mention climate change, while another addresses food security. The voting is online at Presidential Open Questions.com From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Imports of Vietnam Rice lower on Pesticide Violations
Vietnam is under new scrutiny for violating U.S. food safety regulations. The Food and Drug Administration has rejected 95 shipping containers of jasmine rice from Vietnam between January and August…
Agri View: Consumption Factors
Everett Griner talks about some factors involved in what food you choose to eat in today’s Agri View. Food Consumption Factors I told you recently that statistics show that the…
Cargill Announces Non-GMO Project Verified Ingredients
…like Cargill that can provide large-scale availability of non-GMO food ingredients.” To meet demand, many of the country’s leading food manufacturers and food-service operators have asked Cargill to help them…
Food Price Index Up in September
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Food Price Index is a measure of the monthly change in international prices of a basket of food commodities. It consists…
Early-Autumn Weather Affects Coastal Crops
…reduction in supply might bring prices up.” Winegrape harvesting is under way in the county, and the heat wave could actually be beneficial, he said. “The wineries want certain levels…
Preventing Straying of Adult Sacramento River Salmon
…allow for more frequent flooding of longer duration can help endangered fish species by boosting food production and sheltering them from predators. Opportunities also exist to enhance flood protection and…
New Toolkit for Teachers
…for filling in your own foods, MyPlate Local Foods Menu) Toolkit for Teachers National Farmers Market Directory CSA (Consumer Supported Agriculture) Directory Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Data sources…
Thaw Food with Water
…Thawing Video from USDA Food Safety There are three safe ways to thaw food: in the refrigerator, in cold water, and in the microwave oven. For more information visit: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/foodsafety…