…vowing to fight and end the ban, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the ban will not be lifted until food safety standards are met. From the National Association…
USDA Seeking Public Input on GMO Labeling
The Department of Agriculture is seeking public input on GMO labeling. The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service posted 30 questions for the public this week regarding labeling food items containing genetically…
House Ag Budget Not Aligned with Trump Proposal
…week, the Committee said it “focuses funding on programs that bolster U.S. agriculture, support rural communities, maintain and promote food and drug safety, and provide nutrition for those in need.”…
Inconclusive HLB Tests Remind Growers of Disease Threat
…about before, inconclusive results from trees tested for HLB-causing bacteria continue to concern researchers. There have been several polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, the current test to determine if a…
Mushrooms You Can Forage
Foraging for food has been around since the beginning of time. Cathy Isom tells us about some mushrooms that can be harvested from the wild. That’s coming up on This…
AFBF: NAFTA Renegotiations Must Prioritize Ag
…would also set a foundation for future trade agreements by establishing market-driven and science-based terms of trade and dispute resolution that will directly benefit the U.S. food and agriculture industry.”…
NIFA Announces $4.3 Million for Higher Education Support
…issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability, and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for…
American Beef Arrives in China
…forbid the use of artificial growth hormones. U.S. meat processor Tyson Foods sent the first shipment of beef through Cofco Meat Holdings, to be sold through Cofco’s e-commerce platform. It…
Canada Disputing U.S. Claims Regarding Poultry Trade
…poultry and eggs, saying Canada will continue to “stand up” for Canada’s farmers and their supply management system for dairy, poultry, and eggs, according to the Hagstrom Report. The comments…
Sanderson Farms Sued Over Drugs in Poultry
…for Food Safety all allege that the company is guilty of false advertising. Sanderson Farms’ chicken is marketed as 100 percent natural. The groups say the chicken contains a range…
Groups React to Brazil Beef Announcement
…effectively,” Uden says. “NCBA supports science-based trade and keeping our food supply safe.” Leo McDonnell, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Trade Committee Chair, says his group also supports the decision to suspend…
No More Brazilian Beef for Now
…Secretary Perdue issued the following statement: “Ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply is one of our critical missions, and it’s one we undertake with great seriousness. Although international…
GoFundMe for Mika Exceeds Goal
Mika The GoFundMe page for food industry lobbyist Matt Mika who was injured in last week’s shooting at a congressional baseball game practice has exceeded it’s $50,000 goal. Mika was…
EU, Japan, Within Reach of Trade Agreement
…broad agreement is within reach.” The European Union says the deal will allow for easier access for EU products into Japan, and that its agri-food industry, along with pharmaceuticals, stands…