…announced last week takes effect immediately and gives food makers information and examples on how to label products as non-GMO, known as a negative claim, according to Reuters. USDA says…
Agri View: What is a Farmer?
…who works large acres of land to produce food and fiber to fill our needs. Well that is not necessarily true anymore. The term farmer can be applied to someone…
USDA to Measure Small Grain Production
…agency is taking a comprehensive look into the 2016 production and supply of small grains, which include wheat, oats and barley. “The small grains industry is a big player in…
NMPF Statement on Decision to Purchase Cheese to Help Dairy Farmers
“We appreciate the prompt action taken by the U.S. Department of Agriculture today to purchase $20 million worth of cheese products to donate to food assistance programs, following the request…
Low Supply Restricts Pecan Products
You won’t find other pecan products on grocery store shelves like you do with almonds and peanuts. Experts say the lack of supply is a big reason for that. Executive…
USDA to Purchase Surplus Cheese, Continue to Assist Dairy Producers
…while, at the same time, moving a high-protein food to the tables of those most in need. USDA will continue to look for ways within its authorities to tackle food…
ChemChina / Syngenta Merger
…to close by the end of the year. About Syngenta Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better…
Smart Snacks in School
…of Ours. Smart Snacks in School From: USDA Smart Snacks in School USDA’s “All Foods Sold in Schools” Standards USDA recently published practical, science-based nutrition standards for snack foods and…
U.S. Egg Production up Nine Percent in July
…on August 1, 2016, down 14 percent from a year ago. Domestic placements of egg-type pullet chicks for future hatchery supply flocks by leading breeders totaled 268 thousand during July…
New MyPlate Resources for Families
…food groups. It also includes a “Color Adventure” challenge where families taste-test new fruits and vegetables of different colors. What You Can Do To Help Prevent Wasted Food This booklet…
Farmer of the Year Contest
…The people who work in agriculture are vital to our everyday life, and we’d like to thank them in the pages of the Farmers’ Almanac. From the food on our…
Canada Records Records Beef Herd Increase
…noting “a significant supply increase likely won’t be seen until 2020 at the earliest,” in Canada. Overall, cattle inventories are still down 21.8 percent from the peak level recorded in…
Farm Groups Discuss Ag Policy with Trump
…Soybean Association said the groups used the meeting to highlight “several big, broad policy areas as examples of matters deserving attention during the election, including agricultural trade, food safety, farm…
HFCS Prices Near Records as Usage Nears Lows
…year. The companies, according to the letters, were seeking to wrap up contracts extending into 2017 by the end of August. Reuters says higher prices have prompted some food makers…