…before and during our trip.” Mr. Claus has also provided an advance list of what port personnel should expect upon their arrival. This includes a variety of food items, all…
Foreign Ag Service Contributes to Export Success
International trade was an economic driver for rural America in 2017. U.S. farm and food exports totaled $140.5 billion for the fiscal year, which is the third-highest number on record….
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Pays It Forward with Research Achievements
…of food packaging than traditional petroleum-based wraps. Scientists at ARS’s Dairy Functional Foods Research Unit in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, developed the casein films as a way to create new, value-added markets…
Expanding U.S. Commodity Markets Top Priority for USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service
…day they provide the agriculture industry valuable services with the integrity and customer focus Secretary Perdue expects of all USDA staff to ensure the quality and availability of wholesome food…
NASS Research, Survey, and Technology Advancements in 2017 Serve U.S. Agriculture
…about military veteran status, expanded questions about food marketing practices, and questions about on-farm decision-making to help better capture the roles and contributions of beginning farmers, women farmers, and others…
FSA – A Vital Source of Assistance to America’s Farmers and Ranchers
…day for American taxpayers and consumers and ensuring the food we produce meets the strict safety standards we’ve established while always remembering that America’s agricultural bounty comes directly from the…
More Earth Friendly Tips for the Holidays
…bought or made yourself for buying from the bulk bins. This is a much earth-friendlier way of feasting. Cooking our own food – rather than buying pre-packaged and processed food…
Canada On-farm Bovine TB Testing Concludes
…notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that a cow from Alberta had tested TB-positive at a U.S. slaughter plant, and later found six confirmed cases. The Canadian Food Inspection…
Still Little to No Pesticides on 2016 CA Produce
…tested. DPR scientists and staff sampled produce from various grocery stores, farmers’ markets, food distribution centers, and other outlets throughout California. The produce is tested for nearly 400 types of…
USDA Expands Flexibility, Encourages Program Integration in SNAP Administration
…programs, including the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the Summer Food Service Program, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants…
Medfly Quarantine in San Mateo County
…Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) along with the San Mateo County Agricultural Commissioner’s office to address the issue. The quarantine area measures…
Help the Planet – Environmentally Friendly Holidays
…This Land of Ours. Help the Planet – Environmentally Friendly Holidays Tis the season when families reunite…friends gather…and the food and beverages are a plenty. But it’s not necessarily the…
Egg Supply Dropping Prices, Pressuring Cage-Free Market
…rather than pledges made by retailers and food manufacturers, according to the report. To fully meet food company pledges to market all or a significant portion of their eggs as…
Wendy’s to Reduce Antibiotics Use in Beef Supply Chain
The Ohio-based burger chain Wendy’s will reduce antibiotics use in its beef supply chain. The announcement follows similar measures the fast food restaurant chain took in its poultry supply chain….