The Food and Drug Administration is considering a delaying implementation of a revamped nutrition facts panel on retail goods. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports the move would follow a request…
Senate Passes Bill to Address Potential Agroterrorism
The U.S. Senate passed legislation designed to address the potential threat of agroterrorism and keep the American food supply safe. Ag Committee Chair Pat Roberts co-sponsored the legislation in the…
Must Have Tool for BBQ Food Safety
…be a real outdoor grilling expert we have to use a meat thermometer. For more information on grilling or any food safety subject, you can call the meat and poultry…
Water in Agriculture Forum Highlights Cooperation Between California and Israel
…and researchers to address water/agriculture-related issues while also exploring opportunities for future innovation and sustainable management of water resources. This slideshow requires JavaScript. from California Dept. of Food and Agriculture…
Citrus Disease HLB Detection and Quarantine in Orange County
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed the detections of the citrus disease known as huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus…
Use a Food Thermometer to be Food Safe this Summer
…U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) wants to remind consumers to keep their family and themselves safe from foodborne illness by using a food thermometer…
Plant Health and Production Workforce Funding from USDA
…to produce a secure, nutritious food supply for a growing population.” AFRI is USDA’s flagship competitive grants program for foundational and translational research, education, and extension projects in the food…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
…ranchers to make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally to best serve their needs,” said Acting FSA Administrator Chris Beyerhelm. “We strongly encourage all eligible producers…
Almond Board: Marketing Program Journey
The Almond Board of California’s marketing program has grown a lot since it started 20 years ago. Senior Director of Global Marketing Emily Fleischmann talked about the strides the program…
Heritage Action Praises Trump’s Budget Proposals
…ever-growing debt. “The Trump budget presents an opportunity for Republicans to unite around fiscally responsible reform for food stamps, disability insurance, and the Earned Income Tax Credit,” Needham says. From…
Agri View: Shaking Up NAFTA
…building a wall. Canadians aren’t swarming with any changes either. NAFTA involves a lot more than food but the food is the major part of it. Nobody wants to see…
Robust Organic Sector Posts New Records in U.S. Sales
…billion in 2016, reflecting new sales of almost $3.7 billion from the previous year. The $43 billion in organic food sales marked the first time the American organic food market…
Conaway, Peterson Host Agriculture Committee Roundtable with Sec. Perdue and Amb. Lighthizer on Trade
…the world. America’s farmers and ranchers are second to none, and they have my commitment to fight unfair trade practices and grow more export opportunities. From family farms to food…
Funding For Commodity Board Projects to Support Ag Industry
…and Phenomics of Food Crops and Animals in the Food Security Challenge Area RFA. The commodity boards provided half of the funding for the award in their topic area. The…