…meal with all of the trimmings… like stuffing. One of my favorites. While some may think stuffing has to be cooked inside the turkey. Most chefs and food safety experts…
Photosynthesis on Steroids
Scientists can now manipulate a plant’s genes to help it use sunlight more efficiently. It’s a breakthrough that could possibly lead to more food grown for an expanding world population….
How Much Turkey to Buy
…you have other questions about meal prep or food safety, call the Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-M-P Hotline or go to askkaren.gov and ask the experts on the web….
Agri View: Pollinators
…the production of food. The honeybee is the principal pollinator of blooming plants, but it is not the only one. Any insect that flies, and even some that simply crawl,…
Rural Mainstreet Index Still Weak for November
…Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming are included. The survey is supported by a grant from Security State Bank in Ansley, Neb. This survey represents an early snapshot…
Almond Board: Marketing Session at Almond Conference
…Programs” with speakers Buddy Ketchner and Stacey Humble (ABC). Craig Duerr, chairman of the Global Market Development Committee at ABC, will moderate the session. Buddy Ketchner is a longtime strategic…
U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
…General Mills “As a global food company, it’s imperative to take thoughtful action to combat food waste. We will continue to advance our role in helping to reduce food insecurity,…
Trump Election Leaves Agriculture Awaiting Clarification on Issues
A new report from Rabobank says the election of Republican Donald Trump as President of the United States has the food and agriculture sector awaiting clarification on his policies and…
AFBF 2016 Thanksgiving Dinner Price Survey
…tracks closely with the government’s Consumer Price Index for food eaten at home. The most recent Consumer Price Index report for food at home showed just over a 2-percent decline…
Environmental Education Grants to Conservation Organizations in California
…of $63,428 to engage high-school students in local environmental stewardship concepts and building resiliency to global climate change. The funds will also provide high school students with hands on learning…
Senate Ag Committee Urges Obama to Press China on Biotech Approvals
…global market for the food and fiber they harvest. If they are to remain competitive around the world, it is imperative that we hold our trading partners to the commitments…
Bacterial Imbalances Can Mean Bad News for Honey Bees
…food collection when these nurse bees transition to the role of foragers. Scanning electron micrograph revealing pollen grains (yellow) and bacteria (purple) extracted from the hindgut of the honey bee…
Ag Committee Concludes Two-Year Review of SNAP
The Past, Present, and Future of SNAP The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to evaluate the innovative strategies retailers are utilizing to improve access to nutritious food. Committee members…
Safer, More Effective Pest Management
…$64.5 million since 2014. “NIFA is making investments to ensure America’s agriculture sector is able to rely on sound scientific approaches to increase production and ensure continued food security in…