“Americans are big-hearted people and eliminating food aid programs goes against our country’s longstanding philanthropic commitment.” The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing on the future of international food aid…
Year of Purple Foods
…and carrots, are popping and cropping up everywhere this year. But the trendy purple food isn’t just making a splash in the produce aisle. National retailer Whole Foods Market has…
Conaway Applauds Delay of Compliance Dates for FSMA Agricultural Water Standards
…Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA) produce safety rule: “Producers need additional time to come into compliance with FSMA’s produce safety rules, and I commend the FDA for providing this needed flexibility….
Second Lady Karen Pence, Secretary Perdue Unveil Beehive at Vice President’s Residence
…nation’s food. “All types of pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, birds, and bats, are critical to providing our nation’s food, fiber, fuel, and medicine,” Mrs. Pence said. “However, our beekeepers…
USDA Announces $6 Million for Sustainable Energy Research
…address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts,…
Agri View: Food Challenge to Feed the World
Everett Griner talks about feeding a growing world becoming a challenge in today’s Agri View. Food security is defined as enough food to feed the world….
Eating Your Greens—Microgreens, That is!
…December 2016 Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry: Mice on high-fat diets containing either red cabbage type had lower blood-cholesterol levels and less liver inflammation than mice on high-fat diets…
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to Travel to Canada
…Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and other Canadian officials to discuss priority agricultural issues regarding Canada and the United States. In addition, Perdue will participate in the 10th-anniversary conference of…
Panetta Establishes Congressional Agriculture Research Caucus
…we will ensure U.S. agriculture remains competitive globally and continues to lead the way in food and agriculture innovation,” said Congressman Davis. “I joined Congressman Panetta to create the Agriculture…
Healthy Diet with Affordable Produce
…later in life. And, not every food in a healthy diet is as expensive as you might think. So, before reaching for the processed and packaged foods or a quick…
House Ag Committee Plans Another Farm Bill Hearing
…of International Food Aid and Agricultural Development. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday morning. Chairman Conaway says the committee has long planned to continue reviewing international food aid programs as…
Agri View: Food Labels Confuse People
…they thought organic meant the food was more nutritious. Another study shows that most consumers thought that ‘no added hormones’ meant ‘no hormones at all’. Food labels do two things….
Five Reasons to Farm to Table
…driving into town, and no spending money at the grocery store. This is just one example of the popular Farm to Table Movement, which is all about food traveling the…
JBS Parent Company Paying Brazil to Settle Corruption Investigations
…were charged with falsifying medical records and certificates, tampering with food products, conspiracy, and corruption. Allegations also included selling spoiled meat and injecting water to sell poultry at higher prices….