…regional food producers and businesses. “These grants will continue USDA’s support for the local food sector as an important strategy for keeping wealth in rural communities,” said AMS Administrator Elanor…
Farm Service Agency Expands Bridges to Opportunity Nationwide
…farmers and ranchers, who, in turn, provide our nation and the world with safe, affordable and reliable food, fuel and fiber.” FSA’s presence in over 2,100 county offices, in nearly…
Conaway Announces New and Returning Agriculture Committee Republican Members
…committee goes to work – from protecting the farm safety net for producers, to ensuring the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) works to help lift families out of poverty, to…
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
…percentage of the population at risk and increase food instability for those who can least afford to have changes in food prices. A reduction in the U.S. chicken supply would…
Cheap Healthy Eats
…on This Land of Ours. Cheap Healthy Eats Eating healthy is challenge for anyone on a tight budget. Or, is it? When you consider the value of the food in…
Merger Cases Go Before the EU
…merited, it could reduce innovation in an industry that’s absolutely critical to global food production. The Monday hearing was the last chance for the companies to make their case before…
2017 Crop Price Outlook Still Below Average
The U.S. grain price outlook and crop demand won’t see a lot of major changes in the coming year. That prediction comes from Dr. Pat Westhoff, Director of the Food…
Pig Farmers Complying with New VFD Requirements
…programs in advertising, consumer information, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, science and technology, swine health, pork safety and sustainability and environmental management. For information on Checkoff-funded…
Water Action Plan Progress Highlighted
…Department of Food and Agriculture. “We built momentum in 2016 that we intend to maintain in 2017 and beyond,” said California Natural Resources Secretary John Laird. “United by the Water…
U.S.-Cuba Agricultural Trade Poised for Growth
…tourism in Cuba could also have a positive impact on agricultural trade as the country is introduced to more products and food services exported from the U.S. Zahniser said American…
Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts
…FSMA focuses on the prevention of foodborne illness including risk-based “preventative controls,” and provides new enforcement authorities such as the ability to ensure the safety of imported foods and to…
Smithfield Cutting Back on Gestation Crates
…Morliny® and Berlinki®. Smithfield Foods is committed to providing good food in a responsible way and maintains robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental and food safety and quality…
Entrepreneurs Share Insights for Taking on Investors
…were some of the key messages from a panel of agriculture technology and food entrepreneurs who shared their advice learned during the Farm Bureau Agriculture Investment Summit on Jan. 7….
Farm Bureau Distinguished Service and Founders Awards: Bob Stallman and James Quinn Honored
…helped secure major gains for farmers and ranchers. His leadership and expertise has garnered respect across the agriculture and food industry, and he used that influence to foster dialogue with…