…chain that’s among the most complex food production systems in the world. Indeed, the scope of the analysis spanned five years, seven cattle-producing regions and used data from 2,270 survey…
The California Kitchen: Ricotta Gnocchi Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Ricotta Gnocchi Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: In a Food Processor On Low…
Secretary Perdue Comments on President Trump’s Budget Proposal
…diligent in spending it more carefully than we would our own when it comes to delivering our programs. At the same time, we will maintain a safety net for farmers,…
California Walnuts Receive Trade Funding for Tariff Relief
…in this difficult time,” stated Bob Lea, Chair of the CWC Market Development Committee. The Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP), along with the Food Purchase and Distribution Program, will assist…
FFA Chapters Use Innovative Microsoft Solution to Delve Deeper Into Agriculture
…nationwide. “Many of our students have a strong interest in agriculture, food security and sustainability but are suburban students,” Wes Crawford from Sutherlin FFA in Oregon said. “This technology will…
Formal Lab-Grown Fake Meat Agreement is “What Consumers Deserve”
…Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on lab-grown fake meat oversight: “The formal agreement announced today (03-07-19) solidifies USDA’s lead oversight role in the production and labeling of lab-grown fake meat…
Annual Survey Finds 80% of Producers Believe Beef Checkoff Drives Beef Demand
…these opinions.” To view further survey results, visit www.beefboard.org. For more information about the Beef Checkoff and its programs, including promotion, research, foreign marketing, industry information, consumer information and safety, visit…
USDA and FDA Announce a Formal Agreement to Regulate Cell-Cultured Food Products from Cell Lines of Livestock and Poultry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a formal…
Petition for New Air Quality Standards Related to Wildfire Smoke
A recently submitted petition addressing air quality standards related to wildfires is currently working its way through the administrative process. The Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board will have six…
USDA Strengthens Partnerships and Protections to Keep ASF Out of the Country
…is it a food safety issue. In coordination with the pork industry, USDA’s Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Greg Ibach, has stated the following enhanced activities to intensify multi-agency…
Amazon to Diversify Grocery Portfolio
…offerings and prices. In January Whole Foods announced that it would stop developing new Whole Foods 365 locations, which were designed to be a small-format brand of store aimed at…
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Resigns
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced his resignation on Tuesday, which will take effect in about a month. In a note to FDA staff, Gottlieb indicated that…
Celebrating National Peanut Month
Why not celebrate this versatile food? Cathy Isom fills us in about a month long celebration for one of America’s favorite snack foods. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Perdue Reiterates Need to Restore Original Intent of SNAP
…USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) works to reduce food insecurity and promote nutritious diets among the American people. The agency administers 15 nutrition assistance programs that leverage American’s agricultural abundance to…