The World Trade Organization ruled last week that 18 different import restrictions the Indonesian government maintains on beef, poultry and various produce items violate global trade rules, handing an overwhelming…
USDA: $5 Million in Funds for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…2014 Farm Bill. “Data driven analytical tools throughout the food supply chain—from production through processing, transportation, and food storage—will allow us to make smarter decisions that can promote efficient food…
Keep Holiday Food Safe with These Four Safety Steps
…Inspection Service has four food safety tips to ensure a healthy and safe holiday. Even on Holidays, Always Follow the Four Steps to Food Safety Clean hands before food preparation…
Women Earn Nearly Half of Ag Doctorates, Hold 23 Percent of Academic Post
…the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Although the 23 percent is nearly double the 12 percent reported in 2005, the University says females hold very few…
Agriculture Secretary Search Continues
…former Texas A&M president and a USDA undersecretary for food safety under President George W. Bush. Lately, the Trump transition team has turned its focus to Texans for consideration of…
Obama Admin Takes Action to Address EU’s Unfair Trade Practices against Beef Industry
…on this enforcement action, and I will continue to push the EU to adopt scientific regulations which will enhance trade and food security across the globe.” Additional Background Information The…
More Garden Gift Ideas
…friend or relative who takes great pride in his or her food garden or landscape around the home, how about some yard art or a sculpture. “And you can go…
Rabobank Issues Report on Reshaping Food Sector
The Rabobank Food and Agriculture Advisory Group issued a report on how the future is shaping up for North American agriculture, especially focusing in on agribusinesses over the next five…
Hormel Settles Dispute with Labor Department
…Hormel is a federal contractor so it’s required to hire according to anti-discriminatory rules set forth in an executive order. Hormel has a federal contract to be a food supplier…
CA Produce Shows Low or No Pesticide Residue
…Fresh Produce report. “These results demonstrate California’s commitment to food safety,” said Brian Leahy, Director of DPR. “Our scientific program ensures that growers continue to produce fresh fruits and vegetables…
CDFA / USDA to Host Joint Summit on Healthy Soils
The public is invited to a Soils Summit hosted by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) on healthy soil and…
USDA Releases Local Food Marketing Survey Results
The National Ag Statistics Service released the results of its first-ever Local Food Marketing Practices Survey this week. Over 167,000 U.S. farms locally produced and sold food through direct marketing…
Panera Makes Animal Welfare Pledge for Broilers
Panera announced it will be adopting practices outlined in the Global Animal Partnership’s Broiler Chicken Standard. A CNBC Dot Com article says the non-profit organization created a five-step program it…
Agri View: Agriculture Opportunities
…will expand significantly in the next decade. One reason is young people are learning that there is more to agriculture than producing a crop. There is the vast food industry….