…tough stance on the negotiations. Politico’s Morning Ag Report says even giving the notice would cause immediate harm. A group of 86 food and agriculture groups sent a letter to…
USDA Offering $5 Million in Farm to School Grants
…and communities since 2013. Farm to School refers to efforts that bring locally or regionally produced foods into school cafeterias. USDA says that also includes hands-on learning activities such as…
Celebrating National Pumpkin Day
…in North America about 9,000 years ago. Today, we recognize this autumn decoration and food in a variety of recipes, competitions, and festivals. Pumpkins are high in fiber, potassium and…
Egypt Issuing Wheat Import Guidelines to Tackle Trade Problems
Egypt plans to issue a streamlined guide on wheat import regulations for global traders. The guidelines will detail all specifications, procedures, and regulations for traders selling to the world’s largest…
USDA Strengthens Agricultural Sciences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
To Cultivate Future Scientists and Leaders The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced grants to support agricultural science education at Hispanic-Serving Institutions…
2016 Crop Experienced Lowest Raisin Prices in Over a Decade
…what was necessary to meet demand. California growers also supplied an amount that exceeded the demand from the global market. “We were still producing about 325 to 335 thousand tons…
Finding and Eating Chicken of the Woods
…eating chicken of the woods; however, for a few, as with any food, this mushroom can cause stomach problems. When eating any wild mushroom, it’s good practice, a rule really,…
Plant-Based Foods Increasing in Popularity
The use and popularity of plant-based foods are increasing, but that doesn’t mean a change in course for the world population. A recent survey by the restaurant food delivery service…
Nestle Leaving Grocery Manufacturers Association
Nestle Foods announced it would leave the Grocery Manufacturers Association trade group by the end of the year, following the heels of Campbell Soup Company. Politico reports that Nestle has…
Food Evolution Explores GMO Concerns
…ensure food security for a continually growing global population. “We just have to tell the truth and we if we don’t tell that story, someone else is going to tell…
Register for the Latino Farmer Conference
…of workshops will begin after lunch with presentations on how to conform to new farmworker health and safety regulations, along with requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Workshops will…
USDA Invests in a More Diverse Agricultural Science Workforce
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced grants to increase women and minority representation in the agricultural science workforce. Funding is made…
Celebrating National Bologna Day
…24th America celebrates National Bologna Day. This food-related holiday is dedicated to bologna sausage which is quite popular in the U. S. and Canada. Bologna sausage (sometimes also spelled as…
USDA Offers Help to California Agriculture
…recent wildfires in Northern California could be eligible for help buying food through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, or NRCS, will issue waivers for…