Agriculture leaders speaking at the Forbes AgTech Summit in July said technology is one of the only solutions they see to help food production meet population growth. Technology Needed to…
Dollars Spent at Farmers Market
…of Agriculture and Natural Resources Economic Impact of Local Food Producers in the Sacramento Region by Shermain Hardesty, Libby O. Christensen, Erin McGuire, Gail Feenstra, Chuck Ingels, Jim Muck, Julia…
No GMO Wheat Found in South Korea Imports
…GM wheat in Washington State which prompted Japan and South Korea to suspend some U.S. imports, according to Reuters. South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said Friday it…
Study Says Consumers Support GMO labeling
…indicated they would be somewhat less likely, to purchase a food product if they learned that it contained genetically modified ingredients. Those who say they are less likely to purchase…
Group GAP And Food Safety
USDA Good Agricultural Practices are now available for small and mid-sized farmers in group form as a means of food safety certification. Rod Bain reports. Group GAP And Food Safety…
Japanese Learn About Biotech, Biofuels
…people of Japan to assure them that U.S. farmers will be able to provide for their food and fuel needs sustainably.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farmers Market Week
…Farmers Market Week every year, in order to highlight the role that farmers markets play in America’s food system. Elected officials will make the best policy decisions when they hear…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Pork Loins
…1 once Bell pepper Half Cup Apple Vinegar Raisins To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. AgNet Fresno Food Expo 5 2016 For this…
California Wine Shows Strength in Challenging Economy
…California and California Grown to showcase California’s wine and food offerings. Wine Institute membership represents 85 percent of U.S. wine production and 90 percent of U.S. wine exports. Visit: www.wineinstitute.org…
The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA
…USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service houses the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) to improve access to nutritious foods for tribal households, and FNS has developed several resources in…
McDonald’s Completes Move Away from Antibiotics in Chicken
McDonald’s has ceased serving chicken raised on antibiotics that are important to human medicine. The fast food retailer last year pledged to make the move and has done so ahead…
Global Food Prices Slightly Lower
The latest Food Price Index shows a slight decrease in global food prices in July. Compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the index dipped .08…
Clemson Research Could Lead to Space Farming
…efficient to supply fresh produce to explorers in the far reaches of deep space. The $125,000 that Clemson and Freight Farms received was among $49.7 million in awards from NASA…
Agri View: Farm Theme Parks
…especially Japan. Families are anxious to learn about where there food comes from. They offer this and other kinds of entertainment. Animal exhibits, petting zoos, music and especially tours. Another…