…Food Co-op; Kebony; Linda Smith-Zengen; LittleFootprint Lighting; Michael Ben-Eli; Novica; Ocean Futures Society – Jean Michael Cousteau; Pitman Family Farms; Rare Form; Recology; Rodrigo Alonso; Singing Frogs Farms; Sustainability in…
National Drink Wine Day
…and the enhancement of food and life. Facebook at facebook.com/drinkwineday Twitter at twitter.com/drinkwineday From: Punchbowl.com Today is Drink Wine Day! Pop the cork and enjoy a refreshing glass of Chardonnay,…
California Ag Secretary Lauds Food Safety Program Ready to Implement FSMA Now
Late last year the FDA published the final Produce Rule, which is a key component of new federal food safety laws under the Food Safety Modernization Act, or FSMA. Now…
Agri View: GMO Foods Ruling
Everett Griner talks about GMO foods ruled safe to eat in today’s Agri View. GMO Foods Ruling From: FDA.gov Labeling of Foods Derived From Genetically Engineered Plants The FDA recognizes…
TPP Report on Impacts to Agriculture
…Food Safety. U.S. food safety laws will not change at all under the agreement, as the deal affirms that American agencies can regulate food safety. TPP, however, does work to…
Miss America and Child Nutrition
…created the contest to help students understand the importance of healthy foods and agriculture in their everyday lives, and to increase their understanding of how plants grow. Classrooms will compete…
Indoor Farms Creates Optimal Environment
…Dave Martin showed AgNet West how the system maximizes space and creates an optimal environment to grow food like herbs, leafy greens and possibly strawberries. Aeroponic System Goes Public From…
Negative Press Fueled by Social Media
…Vice President of Global Marketing Stacey Humble says that’s the negative side of the Internet, and the almond industry may have been the biggest target. The way social media works…
National Almond Day
…that dates back to ancient times, it’s no wonder this miraculous little tree fruit is so widely used and revered. It’s also no wonder that this ultimate super food has…
Agri View: El Niño Impact
…the warm phase of ENSO. These deviations from normal surface temperatures can have large-scale impacts not only on ocean processes, but also on global weather and climate. El Niño and…
Fresh Express $500,000 for Safety Research Campaign
…raises total contributions received to date to $8,702,000. “At Fresh Express, we are passionate and committed to ensuring a safe food supply for our customers. Food safety for us starts…
2016 Commodity Classic Teams with New Orleans Charities
Which do you love most about New Orleans: The food? Or the music? When you attend the 2016 Commodity Classic in New Orleans March 3-5, you can vote for your…
House Agriculture Committee Questions EPA ‘Burdensome Policies’
…stakeholder concerns. These actions threaten our ability to produce food and fiber for the world in an economically feasible manner. Rural America deserves a government that will work to make…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…agencies, nongovernmental organizations, non-profits and Tribal organizations. “Through the Farm Bill we are working with our partners and stakeholders to not only ensure the global competitiveness of our specialty crop…