…range of organizations on how important increased access to food and a diverse range of food choices are to fight nutrition insecurity and improve nutrition-related health. The event is part…
Consumer Confidence in Farmers is High
In a new survey conducted by the Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF), 76% of consumers said they have confidence in farmers to protect produce safety. Government agencies are also…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-05-22
…new grant program and a new food safety certification for a specialty crop program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
New Biobased Product Program
…this program, the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) can award up to $10 million divided among the highest-rated applications that include eligible universities and private-sector partners. Listen…
US Hopeful for a Free Trade Agreement with UK
…still has in place. “Anti-microbial washes in our poultry, there was no specific discussion on that, neither was there on food additives and feed. And, I’m really happy on that,…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-04-22
…California producers continuing to rise to challenge regulatory constraints, and details about the food safety hotline to avoid foodborne illness during your holiday cookouts. Tune in to the show for…
Several Reasons Pushing Summer Cookout Costs Higher
…caused general inflation,” he said. “It’s caused the prices of everything to go up. And another one of the big impacts, especially on food, is the war in Ukraine and…
Forcing Compliance on Trade Policies
…food service operators, and other types of importers, and impose new conditions on the allocation and use of the TRQs. U.S. Representative Ron Kind, a Wisconsin Democrat, says it’s a…
New Bioproduct Pilot Program Accepting Grant Applications
…National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will be awarding funding support among the highest-rated applications from eligible entities which includes certain universities and private-sector partners. USDA will be partnering…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-29-22
…toward increased incentives for equipment replacement, and scientists researching artificial photosynthesis to grow food in space. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Independence Day Cookout Costs Significantly Higher Than Last Year
…higher food costs largely are not covering the increased cost of production for farmers. USDA figures show that farmers only receive about eight percent of every food marketing dollar. “The…
Representative David Scott on Climate and Agriculture
…to our farmers, ranchers, and foresters; and the production of our food, fuel, and fiber,” he said in his written statement. “Currently, many communities across the country are struggling with…
Week in Review: Federal Support for Prop 12 Challenge & Farmers Frustrated with ESA
…the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act, was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at enhancing national food security. Nominations are now being accepted for county committee elections…
Specialty Crop Producers to Receive Food Safety Assistance from USDA
…for certain on-farm food safety expenses. USDA’s new Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program will assist operations with food safety certification and related expenses in calendar years 2022…