…your soil ready by breaking up the clods, raking and aerating it. Start planning ways to create compost by turning food scraps, leaves, lawn clippings and other green waste into…
USGC Report Says U.S. Corn Harvest Quality was Excellent
…of samples tested below the Food and Drug Administration’s action-level for aflatoxins, which is 20 parts per billion. 100 percent of the samples tested below the FDA-mandated advisory level for…
Lucky Foods to Ring in the New Year
It depends on how strongly you believe in New Years resolutions, Cathy Isom tells you about some of the foods that will bring you good luck and good fortune in…
Agri View: Another Invasive Plant
…and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Invasive Plant Management Section. Video editor/videographer – Phil Chiocchio The following additional information is provided by University of Florida/Institute of Food & Agricultural…
Almond Board: Record Breaking Almond Conference
…boasted 60 speakers with session topics ranging from the Food Safety Modernization Act to global marketing to pollination to irrigation management, many sharing results from Almond Board-funded research projects Throughout…
Brazil Beef Exports Returning to the U.S. in 2018
…increase came in spite of a corruption scandal that led to food safety concerns and the temporary loss of export markets around the world. The bullish projections are based, in…
USDA: Global Food Insecurity Has Improved Significantly
…global food security are measured by assessing factors like food availability and food access. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations says the percentage of undernourished people in…
Agri View: Frozen Food Sales
Everett Griner talks about frozen food sales in today’s Agri View. Everett looks at what people are buying more of in the supermarkets and why. Frozen Food Sales…
Farmers Respond to Poll on NAFTA
…NAFTA is crucial to U.S. farmers and to maintaining a low-cost food supply. A quarter of the respondents said they’re still not sure if it’s necessary to keep or eliminate…
Support for Organic Agriculture Research, Extension, and Education
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of $17.6 million in grants focused on organic agriculture research, education, and extension activities….
Agri View: Georgia Citrus
…variety of oranges grown in Georgia. He also tells us about the research being done for the possibility of other types of citrus to be grown in Georgia. Georgia Citrus…
Making Your Holiday Meals Waste Free
…of food for your meals. Offer cloth napkins instead of paper, use real plates, glasses and silverware instead of disposables. And, be sure to compost all food scraps and other…
Agri View: Plantation Farming
Everett Griner talks about plantation farming, and some of the different crops grown on plantations in today’s Agri View. Plantation Farming…
USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer
…before and during our trip.” Mr. Claus has also provided an advance list of what port personnel should expect upon their arrival. This includes a variety of food items, all…