To help improve the consumption rate of healthy food options by low-income families, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced a series…
Environmental Group: Food Companies are Flunking the Planet
A report-card like study gives the majority of food companies a flunking grade on environmental issues. The report, issued by Mighty Earth, claims to find widespread failure across the food…
NACD Sends Letter to Farm Bill Conference Committee
…abundant food and fiber supply in the world. Additionally, farm bill conservation programs support producers’ ability to conserve natural resources and improve soil health and water quality. With continued difficulties…
Senate Approves Roberts’ Efforts to Improve Access to New Drugs for Animals
…would allow access to new animal drugs through conditional approval by the Food and Drug Administration. Roberts’ provision on conditional approval was included in the Animal Drug and Animal Generic…
PMA Exhibitors Stock Monterey Foodbank Shelves
…donated food to one in five residents in the county. “Through our food diversion programs with Ag, the Food Bank for Monterey County is able to provide access to the…
ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed during Harvest
…doing to ensure their safe use. The set of videos below explore topics including: Improving Performance and Safety with Seed Treatments ASTA members talk about the many benefits of seed…
Farm Groups Appeal to Trump to Address Lab-Grown Meat Substitutes
…agency, holding a meeting recently to discuss animal cell culture technology and the future of food safety. The process of using animal cells to create meat-style products is uncharted territory…
Plant-Based Foods Retail Sector Growing
Retail sales of plant-based foods jumped 20 percent over the past year. The Plant-Based Foods Association says new data shows sales of plant-based foods topped $3.3 billion, with milk alternatives…
Fish and Chicken Top Sources of Foodborne Viruses
…outbreaks, overall. The CDC says the report highlights the continued need for food safety improvements targeting worker health and hygiene in food service settings. From the National Association of Farm…
Agri View: Farm Share Continues to Decline
Do you know what the farm share of every dollar you spend for food is? Everett Griner answers this question. He also tells you why it is has continued to…
The California Kitchen: Pressure Cooked Beef Bourguignon
…you will have no color on your food. 3/4 C Beef Stock 2 C Red Wine 1 C Water 1/2 C Corn Starch Pressure Cooked Beef Bourguignon For this and…
California has a ‘New’ Food Expo
…of California food and beverage related companies while creating a statewide identity centered around the celebration of food production and the experience food inspires. Several awards are given out during…
USDA Opens Election Period for Seed Cotton Program
…acres on their farm. “ARC and PLC are a vital part of the safety net that ensures American agriculture remains competitive and producers are able to manage risk,” said USDA…
Plant Fruit Trees in Your Yard
…harvest. In terms of food production, this is fantastic news because trees don’t require nearly as much attention as raised bed gardens. Planting fruit trees provides tons of food over…