As U.S. dairy producers continue to struggle with multi-year price lows and an inadequate safety net, National Farmers Union (NFU) is calling on Congress to provide meaningful support for the…
Funding for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…2014 Farm Bill. “Data driven analytical tools throughout the food supply chain—from production through processing, transportation, and food storage—will allow us to make smarter decisions that can promote efficient food…
Dairy Organizations Applaud Congressional Letter to FDA
A new congressional effort to prod federal regulators to crack down on the inappropriate labeling of products designed to imitate milk drew support from the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)…
Wrapping Paper
…Reusable cloth bags, a new or older t-shirt, curtains and napkins make great gift wrap, too. Food packaging, like old cereal boxes would be a fun trick. Mason Jars are…
Consumers More Educated, Still Worried About GMOs
…food and industry analyst. “Consumers today want to be informed and appreciate it when food companies make an effort to educate them.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
Freedom Caucus Wants Nutrition Rules Overturned
…intended to limit antibiotic use in agriculture, the Food Safety Modernization Act rules, and new stocking requirements for SNAP food retailers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Growing Companies
…consolidations will lead to higher prices consumers will pay for food. There is another point to consider. These big companies grow into giants, there will be no place for the…
USDA Awards $3.4 Million for Research to Increase Wheat Yields
…growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit…
The California Kitchen: Tortillas
…cup water 3 tablespoons olive oil To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. AgNet Mexican Food Christmas 4 For this and many more of…
Wheat Growers Welcome Actions on China Trade
…market driven wheat trade, stifle our export opportunities and force private sector buyers and Chinese consumers to pay far more for milling wheat and wheat-based foods,” said USW President Alan…
Report on Investments to Grow the Rural Economy
…Invested $12 billion in more than 10,500 essential community projects such as schools, hospitals, public safety facilities and community centers. Provided loans or grants to more than 122,000 rural businesses,…
EPA Takes Action to Prevent Poisonings from Herbicide
…and farmworkers. Learn more about paraquat and the new measures to reduce risk: https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/paraquat-dichloride Learn about EPA’s Certification and Training Rule: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/revised-certification-standards-pesticide-applicators Learn about EPA’s Worker Protection Standard: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/revisions-worker-protection-standard To…
Conaway: China’s Predatory Practices Harming U.S. Producers
…rice. Put in perspective, this is more than the U.S. will legally provide as a safety net—including insurance—for more than 100 crops for the entire life of the five-year Farm…
Western Governors Vow Climate Change Fight
…the world’s oceans absorb 90 percent of greenhouse gasses, and supply much of the world’s food. The governors were meeting this week as part of the Western Governors Association meeting…