…learn about the incredible variety of California’s farm-fresh produce and food products. They are also a chance to hang out with the farmers who grow the produce, and get their…
Cargill Stops Antibiotic Use in Turkey Flocks
…Global Meat News says Cargill was “making good on its promise” to reduce antibiotic use across its protein lines by stopping use of the antibiotic. The antibiotic is also used…
Brazil Could Clear U.S. GMO Corn Imports This Fall
…approve the commercialization of GMO soybean production for food and feed use by 2020. The plan also calls for the commercialization of GMO corn production. While GMO soybean production will…
Land Grant Universities Compiling Animal Feed Database
…the safety and nutritional value of consumers’ food. So far, the program has collected and sorted 1.5 million feed ingredient records to create a database used by organizations in more…
FDA Memo Urges ‘Reset’ on Nutrition Goals
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the federal agency should “go a step further and aim for its policies to actually result in healthier Americans,” rather than just giving…
Shop Smarter at Farmers Markets
…radish and beet greens can be prepared the same way as chard or kale. Free bonus food! 2. Think of Time and Place The crates of apples can be appealing…
Farm Tech Investing Dips after Record Year
Investments in agriculture technology have receded so far this year, following a record global investment last year. Funding from venture capitalists and others totaled $1.8 billion through the first six…
USDA Celebrating Farmers Market Week
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is celebrating Farmers Market Week by highlighting the evolution of the nation’s local and regional food systems. USDA says the local food sector represents more…
Agri View: Consuming GMO Crops
…just like the question of global warming. The question will never be settled to everybody’s satisfaction. That’s Agri View for today, I’m Everett Griner. From: National Geographic Food: How Altered?…
Fresno County Ag Value Declines in 2015
…are eating food that originated in Fresno County,” said FCFB CEO Ryan Jacobsen. “The magnitude of this industry does not occur by happenstance. Generation upon generation of agricultural infrastructure has…
Technology Needed to Meet Population Growth
Agriculture leaders speaking at the Forbes AgTech Summit in July said technology is one of the only solutions they see to help food production meet population growth. Technology Needed to…
Dollars Spent at Farmers Market
…of Agriculture and Natural Resources Economic Impact of Local Food Producers in the Sacramento Region by Shermain Hardesty, Libby O. Christensen, Erin McGuire, Gail Feenstra, Chuck Ingels, Jim Muck, Julia…
No GMO Wheat Found in South Korea Imports
…GM wheat in Washington State which prompted Japan and South Korea to suspend some U.S. imports, according to Reuters. South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said Friday it…
Study Says Consumers Support GMO labeling
…indicated they would be somewhat less likely, to purchase a food product if they learned that it contained genetically modified ingredients. Those who say they are less likely to purchase…