…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…
AEM’s Slater: Trump Tariffs Won’t Help U.S. Manufacturers ‘Win’ Again
…his stated intention to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports that will raise costs for equipment manufacturers in the United States and undermine our industry’s global competitiveness.” “About 30…
Food Waste Prevention Week Aims to Raise Awareness About Unused Food
…2018, as “Food Waste Prevention Week” in California. Forty percent of all food waste occurs at the individual or household level, and 90 percent of Americans throw away food too…
CFBF: Requiring Workers Return to Home Country Not an Option
…Policy Bryan Little said. For the employers, the want is obvious. They need a reliable workforce to be profitable and grow and harvest the food that feeds the world. The…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-06-18
…or private pesticide treatments done by the California Department of Food and Agriculture and there is still time for almond trees during bloom to minimize freeze damage. @AgProcessors @Cotton1785 @thealmonddoctor…
Celebrating National Frozen Food Month and Day
…This Land of Ours. March is National Frozen Food Month. So you may want to pay closer attention to those aisles of freezers full of frozen foods that not only…
Grain, Dairy Markets Worried About Trade War
…president has been very firm on no exemptions.” If the president follows through on his threat to implement the tariffs, it would be because of national security concerns. That’s something…
USDA Announces More Local Control for School Meal Operations
…Rule, which provides local food service professionals the flexibility they need to serve wholesome, nutritious, and tasty meals in schools across the nation. Releasing “The Food Buying Guide,” a mobile…
Injunction Prohibits Component of Pest Prevention and Management Program
…Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Farmers and other property owners will still be allowed to apply chemical insecticides, but CDFA will no longer be able to spray pesticides on vegetation in…
Celebrating National Nutrition Month
…food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. This year’s theme for National Nutrition Month® is “Go Further with Food.” Whether it’s starting the day off right with…
European Union Will Hit Back Against U.S. Tariffs
…had been intended for shipment to the U.S. “These U.S. measures will have a negative impact on transatlantic relations and on global markets,” she says. In a comment that seems…
Senate Confirms Key USTR Nominees
…signed onto a letter with other commodity organizations and agri-business companies, urging prompt confirmation of these nominees. The letter noted that:1) U.S. food and agricultural exports have produced a trade…