…for the post with President-elect Donald Trump this week. The other newest candidate is Elsa Murano, a former undersecretary for food safety at the USDA as well as President of…
Burger King Switching to Antibiotic-Free Chickens
…Papa John’s, and Chick-Fil-A in making the move over the next several years. In 2015, chicken supplier Tyson Foods announced it would also stop using antibiotics that are also used…
China Banning Poultry Imports Due To HPAI
…Food Safety has banned all poultry imports from a province in China that is dealing with a confirmed H5N6 outbreak of avian influenza. The protective measure will be in place…
Agri View: Grocery Store Meal
…But one source estimates that nearly 40 percent of American shoppers have already purchased food at the grocery store. Now 1 percent of us think grocery store cooked food is…
No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program
…American agriculture, an industry that supports one in 11 American jobs, provides American consumers with more than 80 percent of the food we consume, ensures that Americans spend less of…
MyPlate, MyWins Helps Turn Resolutions into Real Solutions
…an apple decreases sodium and saturated fat intake, while adding foods from other food groups,” said Angie Tagtow, Executive Directors of USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. “The videos…
CA Leads Nation in Direct Farm Sales
In 2015, farmers produced and sold $8.7 billion of edible food commodities directly to consumers, retailers, institutions, and a variety of local food intermediaries such as distributors and wholesalers that…
Tarping Mandatory to Reduce ACP Spread
…a recommendation from the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee (CPDPC) to prevent the spread of the Asian citrus psyllid. The California Department of Food and Agriculture will begin contacting…
Sodexo Food Service Announces New Animal Welfare Standards
In a joint announcement with the Humane Society of the U.S., food service company Sodexo announced it’s adopting new animal welfare requirements for broiler chickens and other livestock, one day…
Agri View: Population and Food Production
Everett Griner talks about the population growth and demands on food production in today’s Agri View. Population and Food Production There is more than one source that keeps reminding us…
Almond Assessment Increase Approved
…the Environmental, Production Research, Almond Quality and Food Safety, Technical and Regulatory Affairs, and Global Market Development Committees to develop a plan of action. This plan includes investment in research…
National Fruitcake Day
…fruitcakes have remained popular for thousands of years. The Ancient Egyptians buried their loved ones with fruitcakes because they believed this particular food was essential for the journey to the…
Food Prices Down as Biodiesel Production Grows
Consumers are paying less for food this year as the Consumer Price Index for grocery store items is 2.3 percent lower than last year, all while biodiesel production is higher…
Cardiovascular Disease and Red Meat Consumption
…can be incorporated into a healthier diet,” said Wayne Campbell, professor of nutrition science. “Red meat is a nutrient-rich food, not only as a source for protein but also bioavailable…