…Children, the National School Lunch Program, and the Summer Food Service Program which together comprise America’s nutrition safety net. For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov. Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Service…
Industry Groups Encourage Participation in On-Farm Readiness Reviews
…Agriculture’s (CDFA) educational outreach program. The reviews were part of CDFA’s Produce Safety Program, which is designed to help prepare agricultural operations for compliance with the Food Safety Modernization’s Act (FSMA)…
China Sets More Tariffs on U.S. Food and Ag Imports
China said Tuesday that it will hit back against President Donald Trump with retaliatory duties of five or 10 percent against another $60 billion worth of American products. The response…
Celebrating National Cheeseburger Day
…It’s National Cheeseburger Day. A sandwich favorite that has been enjoyed since the early part of the Roaring 20s era. Many major fast-food chains and local restaurants will mark the…
USDA Announces Investment to Expand Markets for Specialty Crop and Other Farmers
…Food Promotion Program (LFPP). A 2016 LFPP grant helped the Choctaw Nation in Oklahoma conduct a feasibility study to research ways to strengthen and expand the food system for tribal…
U.S. Ag Coalition Sponsors U.S.-Cuba Business Meetings
…expand into new markets. Cuba continues to depend on imports for 80 percent of its food supply, and the coalition says Congress is poised in the Farm Bill to allow…
Farm Bureau Details Trade, Tariff Impacts on Agriculture
…to resolve trade concerns before resorting to tariffs. Tariffs targeting our largest agricultural export markets have resulted in retaliation against U.S. farmers, ranchers and agricultural and food businesses across the…
The Incredible, Edible…Hibiscus?
…food and beverages. Among the trending flowers, according to Nation’s Restaurant News, is the Hibiscus. Its beloved for its bright blossoms and fresh floral flavor that compliments many, desserts, like…
USDA Partners to Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for Rural Americans
…assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. Source:…
Using Solar Energy to Dry Pomace Increases Potential for Other Uses
…that it could be a standardized food ingredient that could be used throughout the year by food processors.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
ASF Found in Belgium and Spreading in China
…association website Meating Place Dot Com says the country’s food safety agency has found the virus in two wild boars in the southern part of the country. Belgian authorities are…
Agri View: Feeding the Hungry
…that allocation is not used for food. It is sold for cash money, which doesn’t buy food. Of course, it is illegal. We know it happens. Increasing SNAP money will…
Canning or Freezing-Preserving the Harvest
…homegrown food well into the winter months by either canning or freezing. The first thing to know about preserving is which foods you can freeze and which foods you should…
Global Hunger Continues to Increase
New evidence continues to signal that hunger is rising globally. A new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates the number of hungry people in…