…this national mandatory standard for disclosing foods that are or may be bioengineered. The Standard requires food manufacturers, importers and certain retailers to ensure bioengineered foods are appropriately disclosed. “The…
Ag in the Classroom Important for Every Student and Educator
…the value of agriculture and where their food comes from. Agriculture in the Classroom has been around for more than 30 years providing educators with the curriculum that incorporates agriculture…
EPA Recognizes Reducing Food Waste
…the Food Recovery Challenge national and regional award winners, visit: www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/food-recovery-challenge-results-and-award-winners For more information on reducing food waste and joining the Food Recovery Challenge, visit: www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food For more information on…
Dollar Stores Putting Pressure on Local Grocers
…rural and low-income areas, leaving so-called “food deserts” where bargain retailers move in. As an example of the impact bargain retailers are having in the grocery sector Dollar General and…
California Table Grape Industry Gets $10 Million in USDA Relief
…commodities affected by increased tariffs imposed by China. The grapes were purchased for more than $10 million and will ultimately be delivered to food banks and other food programs around…
Industry Excited for Dairy Policy Reforms in Farm Bill
…both sides of the aisle should be commended for reaching a deal that will benefit U.S. agriculture and ensure safe, affordable food for Americans and the world,” NMPF President and…
CFDF Issues Virulent Newcastle Disease Alert
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Animal Health and Food Safety Services issued a disease alert. Virulent Newcastle Disease has been found in a commercial chicken operation in…
Ag Must Be Part Of U.S.-EU Trade Deal, Groups Insist
An ad hoc coalition of more than 50 food and agriculture organizations is insisting that any trade deal between the United States and the European Union include agriculture and that…
Farm Bureau’s Duvall, Aiken Cite Strengths of Clean Water Rule
…echo Acting Administrator Wheeler, since we provide food for the table, we deserve a seat at the table,” Aiken said. “Farmers, homebuilders and businessmen from across Tennessee and surrounding states…
USDA Traveler Website Helps Santa and His Elves
…ranchers and citizens.” Both food items and other agricultural-based items (things like plants, seeds, and gifts made from wood or plants) from other countries can carry pests and diseases not…
Round Two of Trade Mitigation Payments Coming From USDA
…managing the food purchase and distribution program, purchasing up to $1.2 billion in various commodities. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is distributing these commodities through multiple nutrition assistance programs. …
More Produce Recalled from E. coli Outbreak
…press release that it is committed to its customers and has worked for years to provide a safe and healthy food supply. The operation was identified in the original investigation because…
Virulent Newcastle Disease in Commercial Poultry in California
…will be examining the birds housed at the operation. APHIS is working closely with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to evaluate the birds, “where they originated from, any…
USDA Highlights Benefits of Improved Dairy Safety Net Tool
…Agriculture (USDA) program was significantly updated in February by the Bipartisan Act of 2018, and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said those changes attracted more producers to enroll in the safety…