…National Green Juice Day Sure the holidays are behind us, but the food holidays will continue all year long. And today is one of those “good for you” food holidays,…
Perdue Confirmation Hearing Not Set
…nuts, produce, and alcohol, in addition to industrial supplies, pet food, and cosmetics. He’s also owned several grain-and-feed-processing and transportation companies. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Groups Want NAFTA Gains Preserved
…statics on the importance of NAFTA to the U.S. food and agriculture industry, including highlights relevant to specifics sectors, such apples, beef, corn, dairy, food manufacturing, peanuts, pork, rice, soybeans,…
Fresh Winter Produce
…many of your favorites may be hard to find. To get the most for your money, do your research and buy foods that are in season while avoiding those that…
Geneticist Edward Buckler Awarded First NAS Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences
…agriculture or to the understanding of the biology of a species fundamentally important to agriculture or food production. The prize is endowed through generous gifts from the Foundation for Food…
Maintaining Pork Exports to Canada, Mexico Critical
…the countries have grown by more than 150 percent. “Trade in pork with Canada and Mexico has been so successful that any disruption in exports with either partner could hurt…
Annette Jones, DVM, on Animal Health & Food Safety
Dr. Annette Jones, DVM, Director of Animal Health and Food Safety Services at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, talks about the mission to protect California’s livestock and poultry…
Six California Projects that Reduce Pesticide Use
…IPM. This program trains custodians, food service workers, and teachers how to keep pests out of buildings, and to manage weeds and rodents without depending on regular pesticide sprays. The…
Ag Reacts to Trump TPP Move
…agreement. “Trade in food and farm products benefits both rural and urban areas of California,” CFBF President Paul Wenger said. “For example, farm products represent the top export from the…
National Peanut Butter Day
…snack or sandwich spread? Why it’s peanut butter of course. And every year it gets it’s own day on January 24th. About half of all the peanuts grown in the…
NMPF, USDEC Urge Trump Administration Not to Cede Export Opportunities
…the abuse of geographical indications to block competition in common food categories,” said Matt McKnight, Acting Chief of Staff for USDEC. He said one approach the new administration could take…
Cattlemen Express Concerns With Trump Administration’s Trade Action
…day because we don’t have TPP, and since NAFTA was implemented, exports of American-produced beef to Mexico have grown by more than 750 percent. We’re especially concerned that the Administration…
USDA Grants California Over 5 Million for Citrus Greening Research
From: CDFA Huanglongbing affected citrus tree The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced four grants totaling more than $13.6 million to combat a scourge on the…
2017 Food Trends
…Download 2017 Food Trends A new year means a whole new set of menu ideas for chefs and restaurateurs. Food-service giant Sysco identified 10 menu trends that may delight and…