…children. The Food and Drug Administration’s announcement to eliminate artificial dyes from US food by 2027, including red number three, was discussed. The FDA’s contradictory findings on the dye’s safety…
Off-Farm Income Keeps Many Farms Running
…other 28% came from unearned sources like Social Security, veterans’ benefits, pensions, dividends, and interest. Smaller farms are especially reliant on outside income. Among farms with less than $100,000 in…
Dairy Industry to Remove Artificial Colors from School Lunch Products
A school tray showing a reimbursable school breakfast for grades Kindergarten through 12. Also shows MyPlate food groups applied to school breakfast. Find Team Nutrition resources for school breakfast. U.S….
Produce Safety Rule Compliance for Large Farms Begins
By Friday musa, via Wikimedia Commons The US Food and Drug Administration‘s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule compliance for large farms has begun, with small farms facing…
Global Cotton Forecast Hits Seven-Year High
Global cotton production is set to hit its highest level in seven years, driven by strong output in key countries despite regional declines. The USDA projects global cotton production for…
CDFA to Host a Series of Quarterly Virtual Training Workshops
Courtesy of CDFA The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will host a series of quarterly virtual training workshops on the Produce Safety Program (PSP) portal through fall 2025….
Voices of the Valley: The 411 on H-2A
…out more at WGA.com. Curious to know how America’s farms fill the jobs that are essential for our food supply? In this episode of Voices of the Valley, we dive…
Almond Board of California Partners with Smoothie King to Promote Almonds
…a major food service chain. More details and an interview with Laura Marine from the ABC can be found below and at Marketing Bulletin: Creating an “Avocado Toast” Moment for…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-24-25
…leveraging food service to influence consumer habits. Smoothie King, with over 1,300 U.S. outlets, aims to highlight almonds’ health benefits in smoothies. The campaign, running from March to May, aims…
USTR Announces Shipping Policy Changes
…to new shipping policies following a year-long Section 301 investigation into global shipbuilding and logistics practices. The move aims to support U.S. shipbuilding while adjusting how fees are applied to…
NCBA Supports Trump Administration’s Tariff Strategy
…the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. They recognize a strong global demand for U.S. beef, especially for cuts less popular among Americans, and are working to establish a framework that…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-22-25
…Fees will start at $50 per ton, increasing incrementally to $140 per ton over time. China controls nearly 20% of global shipping containers. The USTR aims to restore American shipbuilding…
USDA’s World Ag Outlook Board Sees Tariff Hits to US Meat Exports
…exports to China, because of both tariff and non-tariff barriers, including the fact that we’ve seen a lapse in plant registrations for exports to China,” he said. “It’s increased global…
Colombian Blueberry Industry Experiencing Rapid Expansion
…and 5,000 hectares by 2026, a 669% increase. Colombia’s year-round cultivation provides a strategic advantage in supplying global markets during off-seasons. Colombian Blueberry Industry Experiencing Rapid Expansion Sponsored Content CIR…