…the goal of a verified workforce, but agricultural labor reforms also must be enacted prior to any mandatory electronic verification system to avoid severe consequences for our nation’s food supply,”…
Report Shows Organic Food Sales Hit a New Milestone in 2022
A recent survey released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) shows that organic food sales in the U.S. set a new record in 2022. The 2023 Organic Industry Survey shows…
Duarte Says H.R. 2 E-Verify Program ‘Devastating’ for Farmers
…been devastating for food producers or would have been devastating for farmworker families,” he said. “It would have also criminalized many employers who have been participating in E-Verify but would…
Organic Support Being Offered by USDA
…supporting the sector as a whole. “As USDA works to help make our nation’s food system more resilient and create more options for producers and consumers, we recognize the important…
Apples and Oranges Top U. S. Fruit Choices
…2021 at more than 26 pounds per person after adjusting for losses. USDA’s Economic Research Service’s (ERS) loss-adjusted food availability data adjusts the data for food spoilage, plate waste, and…
Using Agtech to Attract the Next-Generation Workforce
…more robust workforce. A lack of labor has been a common issue in many areas of the overall food supply chain. As technology continues to advance and become integrated within…
Proposition 12 Moves Forward After SCOTUS Rejects Industry Challenge
…and provides no benefit to animals or consumers.” One particular issue industry groups have continually raised is what Prop 12 will mean for the supply chain and availability of products….
Ag Exports in 2021 Generate Billions in Economic Activity
…American farm and food products and send ripples of activity through the nation’s economy. The USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) says America’s agricultural exports, valued at $177.3 billion in 2021,…
SNAP Work Requirements in Farm Bill Discussions
…the farm bill, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest food assistance program administered by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Lawmakers on both sides of the…
Some Food Prices Rise in April
Some food prices are creeping up again. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Courtesy: Hunter Bliss Images/Shutterstock.com The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization reports that food prices…
Farm Bureau Foundation Fellows Launch Free Digital Skills and Ag Literacy Lessons
…free Applied Digital Skills lessons dedicated to helping students learn about food, fuel, and fiber. The lessons were developed with support from Grow with Google to make digital skills and…
AgNet Weekly: Representative Kat Cammack
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) joins host Sabrina Halvorson this week for a discussion on protecting seasonal and perishable produce growers in trade deals, controlling government regulations with the REINS Act,…
USDA to Establish New Regional Food Business Centers
…local market opportunities which will improve farm income, create good paying jobs and build greater resilience in our overall food system.” The Regional Food Business Centers will provide localized assistance…
Federal Recommendations on Nutrients Differ from Consumer Intake
…differ from Federal recommendations, and those differences are associated with where they obtain food. Researchers from USDA’s Economic Research Service examined diet patterns based on density—amounts of nutrients consumed per…