…the public who have concerns about GE crops and foods, as well as those who feel that there are great benefits to be had from GE crops,” said Gould. Effects…
Benefits To U.S. Of TPP Deal
…Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, which account for nearly 40 percent of global GDP. The countries combined have more than 800 million consumers. “The TPP will benefit American consumers, workers, businesses,…
Foodkeeper App Update
…iTunes USDA FoodKeeper By USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service The FoodKeeper can help consumers use food while at peak quality and reduce waste. The storage times listed are intended…
Dairy Industry Applauds School Milk Support
…foods have always been integral to child nutrition programs, from school lunches and breakfasts to Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and other programs…
Funding for Bioeconomy Research and Development
…food systems, and ensure food safety. This round of funding is offered through the AFRI Sustainable Bioenergy and Bioproducts challenge area, which creates or sustains jobs by enhancing existing food…
House Ag Committee Highlights Veteran Farmer Contributions
…examining the links between agriculture and national security. The committee first explored the connections between food security and national security, both here at home and abroad. The committee then reviewed…
Food Waste Goals
USDA researchers will soon establish the start of what will be a long-term measuring process of how well we are doing in reducing food loss and food waste. Cathy Isom…
Funding for Critical Water Research
…and enhance resiliency of our food systems, and ensure food safety. This round of funding is offered through the AFRI Water for Agriculture Challenge Area, which funds projects that tackle…
Jordan Ag Center Opens Doors
…laboratory; * Olam Spices and Vegetable Ingredients, a global provider of agriculture products and food ingredients, to support sensory evaluation, tasting and prep laboratory. Dee Jordan was present at the…
Funding Available for Foundational Agricultural Research
…enhance resiliency of our food systems, and ensure food safety. This round of funding is offered through the AFRI Foundational Program, which funds projects that continue building a foundation of…
Agriculture Committee Leaders Raise Concerns
…to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Under Secretary Kevin Concannon. In the letter, they expressed their concerns regarding the Food and Nutrition Service’s (FNS) recently…
U.S. Beef Hits South Africa
…year 2015, American farmers and ranchers exported $139.7 billion of food and agricultural goods to consumers worldwide. Not only that, U.S. agricultural exports supported more than 1 million American jobs…
CDFA Outreach to Seniors
…by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services Agency, and in California, by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). CDFA has partnered with California Department of…
California CCA Exam Signup Open
…with the efficient and environmentally sound use of fertilizer and crop management. Many California CCAs recently completed the University of California/California Department of Food and Agriculture Nutrient Management Training Course…