California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross is welcoming volunteers with knowledge and expertise regarding California’s specialty crop industry to serve as reviewers on the 2017 Specialty…
Demand for Brussels sprouts is booming
…of the food magazines,” Harreld said. “They’re being prepared so many different ways now. The creativity the chefs are using is giving people more ways to taste them than they…
National Farmer’s Day
…join in the celebration of this holiday. Thank a farmer for the hard work they do to supply us with food. Use the hashtag #NationalFarmersDay to post on social media….
Support for Government Intervention in Nutrition Doubles
A recent survey shows support for government interventions that limit, restrict or warn consumers about the risks of junk food has nearly doubled since 2012. Politico reports the FoodMinds survey…
USDA Decision to Purchase Cheese to Help Dairy Farmers
…farmers through increased demand for milk, while also serving the needs of Americans who patronize food banks and other charitable assistance organizations. “We continue to look at ways to address…
Study Shows Billions in Losses to U.S. Dairy Industry
…(GIs) to unfairly grant European food producers a huge commercial advantage, would force farmers and food producers outside of Europe to rebrand familiar foods with unfamiliar names. The resulting confusion…
Progress during National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month
…USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food (KYF2) Initiative, which coordinates the Department’s work to develop strong local and regional food systems. Over the course of the Obama Administration, USDA…
Food Waste
…as many people as she can about food waste and how its wasting more than just food. By wasting food, we’re wasting our time and our money and our energy…
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Expands Board of Directors
…members and staff of the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research to find real solutions to the challenges facing today’s food and agriculture systems,” said Stallman. “My first job out…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…well as a continuation of existing working group topics will be determined at the October 2016 meeting. Previous focus areas include: Food Safety/Food Safety Modernization Act issues including outreach, education…
Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products to Strengthen
…opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products. The FSMIP grant program, administered by AMS, includes $982,437 in matching grants to 12 projects in 10 states. FSMIP provides matching funds to…
Consumers Want GMO Labels
With a new federal labeling standard on the way, food company executives told the Wall Street Journal that consumers want GMO products labeled. The Wall Street Journal gathered executives in…
Commentary: Two Examples Demonstrate Regulatory Overreach
…were less about safety and more about agency overreach. Just last month, the court ruled that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration did not follow the proper process, and that…
Safe Food During Power Outage
…ET, Monday through Friday, in English or Spanish. In addition, FSIS posts food safety tips during severe weather on Twitter, @USDAFood*]}*Safety, and on Facebook, at Facebook.com/FoodSafety.gov. For food storage information…