…proteins. With diet-related diseases on the rise and the continued challenge of food insecurity, science-based nutrition is paramount. In October, NPPC directly addressed the Committee prior to releasing its draft…
JBS USA Food Company Settles with the U.S. Department of Labor
DepositPhotos image JBS USA Food Company will pay $4 million to settle with the U.S. Department of Labor for using child labor in meatpacking plants, with funds earmarked to prevent…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-14-25
…and the importance of updating regulations to keep pace with technological advancements. Additionally, the show covers the proposed move of the U.S. International Food Assistance Program from USAID to the…
Almond Board of California Board of Directors Elections has Commenced
…The ABC board sets policy and recommends budgets in major areas, including marketing, production research, public relations and advertising, nutrition research, statistical reporting, quality control and food safety. Serving on…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-11-25
…nutrition in food choices, perspectives on alternative protein sources, and challenges associated with veganism. They also discuss the implications of mass deportations on the agriculture industry, the rise of new…
Partnership Formed to Enhance Service to Retail and Food Service Partners
DepositPhotos image Corona College, Heights, Orange and Lemon Association, and Veg Fresh Farms have formed a partnership to enhance their service to retail and food service partners. This alliance combines…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…of contraction, the resulting supply constraints have shifted market leverage decisively in favor of cattle producers. Weather conditions will remain a critical factor influencing grazing availability, herd expansion and cattle…
Almond Update: Almond Board Secures Additional Funding to Boost Global Market Development
…pushes. Crucially, the USDA’s support helps maximize the impact of grower-funded assessment dollars. Almond growers contribute to ABC’s budget through mandatory assessments, which fund critical industry programs, including research, food…
NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
…to advocate for improvements in food systems, emphasizing supply chain resilience and better access to nutritious foods. Pesticide regulations remain another key issue, with NASDA planning to work closely with…
American Agriculture History Minute: Livestock Changes the Land
…Grazing animals required a lot of land and food, and the act of grazing itself destroyed a lot of native grasses in those early years, which were being replaced by…
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
…Josh Linville, a fertilizer market analyst, highlighted that supply chains are already tight, and the timing of the tariff decision complicates the situation. “Unfortunately, the timing of this could not…
Los Angeles County Households Affected by Wildfires May Be Eligible for Food Assistance
Courtesy of USDA The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that households in 28 zip codes in Los Angeles County, affected by recent wildfires may be eligible for food…
Vilsack Becomes New CEO of World Food Prize Foundation
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack speaks from the podium at the World Food Prize Foundation’s annual symposium. Wikimedia Commons image The World Food Prize Foundation has announced…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-31-25
…Rollins as the new Agriculture Secretary. The session includes a review of her stance on trade policies, particularly regarding the agricultural trade deficit and food inflation, her responses to concerns…