The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a strong statement this week against the use of all antibiotics in healthy food-producing animals. The WHO says overuse and misuse of antibiotics in…
“Growing Together” Latino Farmer Conference an Annual Success
…subjects of interest throughout the day. The workshop topics cover Access to Capital and USDA Resources; Soil Health; Efficient Use of Water; Food Safety Requirements; Regulations for Farmworker Health and…
What is a Cold Frame? Why You Need One
…your garden lately please report them to GrowVeg at http://BigBugHunt.com If you love growing your own food, why not take a look at GrowVeg’ online Garden Planner which is available…
Global Food Prices Reported Lower
Global food prices dropped in October, led by lower dairy products. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s monthly Food Price Index averaged 176.4 points for the month of October,…
John Deere to Supply Tractors in Cuba
…the sale of farm tractors and implements to Cuba will “improve food security for the Cuban people.” The announcement comes a day after a Caterpillar dealer announced it will open…
Agri View: Ocean Aquaculture
…View. Everett talks about some of the benefits of producing food in the ocean, and, ponders the question if the ocean can produce any food other than fish? Ocean Aquaculture…
USDA to Re-engage Stakeholders on Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations
…7 billion people. By the year 2050, that population will swell to 9.5 billion, over half of which will be living in under-developed conditions. To put the demand for food…
Grain Traders Getting Squeezed by Oversupply
…are getting squeezed. Farmers are choosing to store a lot of their corn, rather than sell it to grain companies at low prices. Some food companies are placing fewer long-term…
U.S. Must Make Commitment to Agricultural Research
…that the United States is the “lowest-cost and most technologically innovative producer of food in the world … and has the safest food on the planet” because of the country’s…
Celebrating National Sandwich Day
Continuing with celebrating our favorite foods this week, today is no exception. Cathy Isom has us honoring one of America’s most popular lunchtime foods. That’s coming up on This Land…
Cargill Aiming for Birth to Burger Beef Audit
…cited research showing consumers want more information about their food, saying the pilot program will help Cargill implement the standard to provide customers “an increased level of trust in the…
Tour Shows Ornamental Pumpkin Big Business
…varieties were developed in the 1990’s and 2000’s, including the first powdery mildew resistant varieties called ‘Merlin’ and ‘Magic Lantern’. Superak said big chain stores look for uniformity, what he…
Almond Board: Leadership Program Personal Experience
…how all sectors along the almond supply chain work together to provide a safe, sustainable product. About the Almond Board of California: Almond Board of California supports growers by developing…
Celebrate National Deviled Egg Day
…food, appeared in 1786. It was in the 19th century that it came to be used when referring to spicy or zesty food, including eggs prepared with mustard, pepper or…