…real. Now, before you get upset, it is mostly imported food products that do not meet the requirements of American grown organics. Even if you have been fooled, Congress has…
Citrus Showcase Addresses Several Industry Concerns
…of Food and Agriculture regarding the Food Safety Modernization Act and the auditing process. “Hopefully it gets us out of a multitude of audits that are duplicate of each other…
An Orchard Becomes a Community’s Jewel
…Since, Huerta del Valle has been able to secure a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Community Food Projects grant, and other grants resources to increase staffing and enhance…
Farm Bureau Praises Withdrawal of Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
…of our food. The rule did not promote food safety or animal welfare. It went beyond the intent of the Organic Production Act by allowing for animal welfare standards and…
USDA/NIFA Invests in Exploratory Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded grants to support the initial development of innovative ideas in agriculture and food production through the…
Latest RFS Bill Ignores Ethanol Benefits and Science
…ignores current science reflecting the significant environmental benefits of ethanol and would have a catastrophic impact on the nation’s economy, energy security, and family farmers.” The bill would immediately phase…
Mexico, Canada Don’t Want Tariff Exemptions Tied to NAFTA
…25 percent tariff on steel imports and 10 percent tariff on aluminum. “National security is a very important aspect of this deal, and if we’re making the deal on NAFTA,…
Cap on Conventional Ethanol RINs Will Reduce Biodiesel Market
…no longer be utilized for compliance with the conventional biofuels requirements; $185 million more in feed costs for livestock producers—likely leading to an increase in food costs for consumers; and…
Dairy Export Market Relies on NAFTA
…established Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership along with the renegotiations to modernize the Global Agreement between the EU and Mexico will increase the level of competition for the…
Celebrating National Meatball Day
Cathy Isom finishes out this week of celebrating food with one food holiday that you can literally have a ball. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Friday, March…
TPP Leaves U.S. Behind
…The new CPTPP will reduce tariffs in countries that together amount to more than 13 percent of the global economy, a total of $10 trillion in gross domestic product. With…
Trump Unveils Steel and Aluminum Tariff Plan
…ways to address the so-called national security concerns Trump is citing, implying nations can negotiate trade agreements with the U.S. to squash the tariffs. From the National Association of Farm…
More Definitive Food Profiles
…nutrients are in the foods we eat—and at what levels. The achievement puts him at the forefront of scientific efforts to precisely measure nutritional values of foods. Knowing the levels…
Celebrating National Flour Month
Cathy Isom continues her series this week on celebrating food with the crucial baking ingredient recognized in the month of March. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Although…