…join in the celebration of this holiday. Thank a farmer for the hard work they do to supply us with food. Use the hashtag #NationalFarmersDay to post on social media….
Support for Government Intervention in Nutrition Doubles
A recent survey shows support for government interventions that limit, restrict or warn consumers about the risks of junk food has nearly doubled since 2012. Politico reports the FoodMinds survey…
USDA Decision to Purchase Cheese to Help Dairy Farmers
…farmers through increased demand for milk, while also serving the needs of Americans who patronize food banks and other charitable assistance organizations. “We continue to look at ways to address…
Study Shows Billions in Losses to U.S. Dairy Industry
…(GIs) to unfairly grant European food producers a huge commercial advantage, would force farmers and food producers outside of Europe to rebrand familiar foods with unfamiliar names. The resulting confusion…
Progress during National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month
…USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food (KYF2) Initiative, which coordinates the Department’s work to develop strong local and regional food systems. Over the course of the Obama Administration, USDA…
Food Waste
…as many people as she can about food waste and how its wasting more than just food. By wasting food, we’re wasting our time and our money and our energy…
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Expands Board of Directors
…PepsiCo global Performance with Purpose sustainability agenda, which includes planet, product and people sustainability, and leads the company’s R&D efforts, creating breakthrough innovations in food, beverages and nutrition–as well as…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…well as a continuation of existing working group topics will be determined at the October 2016 meeting. Previous focus areas include: Food Safety/Food Safety Modernization Act issues including outreach, education…
Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products to Strengthen
…opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products. The FSMIP grant program, administered by AMS, includes $982,437 in matching grants to 12 projects in 10 states. FSMIP provides matching funds to…
Consumers Want GMO Labels
With a new federal labeling standard on the way, food company executives told the Wall Street Journal that consumers want GMO products labeled. The Wall Street Journal gathered executives in…
Safe Food During Power Outage
…ºF. Unsure if a food is still safe? Review these food evaluation charts that are available for refrigerated foods and the frozen foods after a power outage. Discard any food…
Agriculture Could Mingle into Next Presidential Debate
…the current top 30 questions mention climate change, while another addresses food security. The voting is online at Presidential Open Questions.com From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Imports of Vietnam Rice lower on Pesticide Violations
Vietnam is under new scrutiny for violating U.S. food safety regulations. The Food and Drug Administration has rejected 95 shipping containers of jasmine rice from Vietnam between January and August…
China Businessman Sentenced Three Years for Stealing Seed Trade Secrets
…reports the man known as Robert Mo was taking seed from the Midwest and shipping it to China. He was found by DuPont Pioneer security guards in 2011 digging in…