There are two vacancies that need to be filled at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The first open position is with the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention…
Identifying Source of Sickness is Hardest Step
Identifying what food caused an illness is a difficult task. Investigators rely on people’s memory when they start tracing back illnesses from contaminated food. “The process of trying to determine what…
Celebrating National Fruitcake Day
…buried their loved ones with fruitcakes because they believed this particular food was essential for the journey to the afterlife. The Crusaders were known for eating fruitcakes during their campaigns….
Developing an Organic Dietary Supplement for Poultry
…plastic bags containing hoses for air intake and outflow, fertilizer and a food source. “Basic research in my lab at UC Davis shows that larvae grow quite well on almond…
Foreign Agricultural Service Looks Forward to Further Development in 2019
Despite numerous challenges in the global trade market in 2018, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service had multiple successes in expanding export opportunities and diversifying markets for U.S. farm and food products. …
Celebrating National Eggnog Day
…a flavoring to food or drinks such as coffee, tea, breads, pies, cakes or puddings. I cup of eggnog will cost you about 223 calories. While gathering together with family…
Perdue Details USDA Functions in the Event of a Lapse in Federal Funding
…as the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, WIC, and the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, can continue to operate at the State and local level with any funding and commodity…
Perdue Announces ERS, NIFA Site Selection Criteria
…vying to become the new homes of the Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Secretary Perdue announced in August 2018 that most ERS and…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…FSIS Inspectors also conducted 6.9 million food safety and food defense procedures across 6,500 regulated establishments to ensure meat, poultry and processed egg products were safe and wholesome. Food and…
Consumers Want to Hear About Sustainable Ag Practices from Farmers
…been an increased emphasis on transparency in food production. That focus allows the agriculture industry to share the successful efforts of responsible production with an eager public that wants to…
The 2018 Farm Bill is Officially Here
…projected to grow into a $20 billion industry by 2022. There are also new provisions and programs aimed at reducing food waste and a new Food Loss and Waste Liaison…
Establishing the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
…this national mandatory standard for disclosing foods that are or may be bioengineered. The Standard requires food manufacturers, importers and certain retailers to ensure bioengineered foods are appropriately disclosed. “The…
Slight Decline in Global Demand for Cotton
According to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, the overall global demand for cotton appears to be on the decline. Consumption in China dropped significantly, with lower…
Ag in the Classroom Important for Every Student and Educator
…the value of agriculture and where their food comes from. Agriculture in the Classroom has been around for more than 30 years providing educators with the curriculum that incorporates agriculture…