…plastic tupperware. Choose fresh whole foods instead of foods wrapped in plastic. In the kitchen, opt for metal or biodegradable silverware. Bamboo or porcelain plates. For babies, use glass bottles…
National Produce Consumption Still Significantly Low
…for better access to fresh produce in cafeterias and other food service venues. Increasing produce consumption can provide multiple types of health benefits. Eating fruits and vegetables can reduce the…
How to Grow and Store Cranberries
…also become well-known for their healing qualities, due in large part to their high concentration of vitamin C and antioxidants. They are often referred to as a “super food.” Half…
Antibiotic Use in Livestock Drops
The Food and Drug Administration began keeping records on antibiotic use in livestock animals in 2009. For the first time since then, the agency says antibiotic usage dropped. Sales of…
Coalition Wants Injunction Against CA Glyphosate-Label Requirement
…regulated by the federal government to ensure consumer safety. The Prop 65 mandate was based on flawed research by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, which declared glyphosate as…
Global Food Prices Slightly Lower in November
A measure of global food prices decreased in November largely due to a decline in dairy values. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations monthly Food Price Index…
USDA to Allow States Flexibility for SNAP
…Report says USDA will allow states more flexibility in managing SNAP. Brandon Lipps, the acting undersecretary for food, nutrition, and consumers services says the USDA will allow more flexibility in…
Trump Talks Trade with Senators
…Nebraska highlighted the significance of NAFTA to ag exports and related manufacturing jobs. For example, U.S. food manufacturers exported $25 billion in products to Mexico and Canada in 2015. Without…
Senators Calling for House-Passed ELD Mandate Delay
…bill. The delay of the ELD mandate is set for one year, which should give haulers time to work with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on the strict hours-of-service…
China Phasing Out More Pesticides in Push for Food Safety
China will begin eliminating the use of 12 pesticides over the next five years as it looks to improve safety of farm produce. The move comes amid an ongoing campaign…
Grant Funding Study on Consumers Willingness to Pay for Animal Ag Practices
…was awarded to and matched by the Food Marketing Institute Foundation and the Animal Agriculture Alliance, making a total research investment of $100,000. The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research…
CDFA Healthy Soils Program Awards $5.23 Million in Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $5.23 million in grant funding to 86 projects as part of its Healthy Soils Program. The program is the first…
Historical Influx of Young Farmers into the Industry
…under the age of 40. The influx of new, young farmers is contributing to a changing agricultural landscape that promotes the local-food movement. Newer farmers are typically working on less…
Celebrate the First Annual California Soils Week
The inaugural California Soils Week featured multiple events in northern and southern California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has teamed up with government partners, non-governmental organizations and…