…as a member of the Coalition for Safe Affordable Food. For more information on the need for a federal labeling standard, visit the Coalition for Safe Affordable Food, at www.CFSAF.org….
Hot Dog Etiquette
…coming up on This Land of Ours. Hot Dog Etiquette From: the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council Hot Dog Etiquette Everyday Guidance for Eating America’s Sacred Food This informative…
Agri View: Vines Controlling Temperature
…to bear the weight of the full-grown vine. A trellis can be used or, if an espaliered effect is desired, special masonry nails are available from nurseries and hardware stores….
Military Leaders on Agriculture and National Security
…of countries around the world. “A strong military and sound agricultural policies are the pillars of our national security. The men and women of America’s armed services regularly witness food…
NMPF on Biotech Labeling Amendment
…passage. Food ingredients made using biotechnology have been proven safe by more than 2,000 studies from leading scientific bodies worldwide. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug…
National Hot Dog Month
…million hot dogs on July 4th alone. The Independence Day weekend also kicked off National Hot Dog Month, a celebration of our nation’s iconic food. To mark the occasion, the…
Agri View: Direct Marketing
…to have access to locally grown, farm fresh produce, enables farmers the opportunity to develop a personal relationship with their customers, and cultivate consumer loyalty with the farmers who grows…
Farm Bureau Entrepreneurship Challenge in Judging Phase
…competition to focus on entrepreneurs working in food and agricultural businesses. All applications include a business plan, video pitch, and photo, and will be reviewed by judges. The top ten…
Conaway re: Global Food Security Act
…globe. “I am pleased that the Global Food Security Act reflects and capitalizes on that commitment without overhauling time-tested food aid programs that provide U.S. commodities for emergency feeding and…
Senate to Vote on GMO Bill
…Agriculture assessment that responds to detractors arguments against the bill. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration released a report, at lawmakers’ request, that found the bill is full of…
World Food Prize Honors
…vegetable that helped 4 scientists receive worldwide recognition. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. World Food Prize Honors From: The World Food Prize 2016 World Food Prize Laureates…
Agri View: Pesticide Use and Losing Ability to Produce
…not available, entire crops could be wiped out and the stability of our food supply would be destroyed. For example: “Without pesticides, U.S. food production would drop and food prices…
Vermont GMO Labeling Law in Effect
Despite years of lobbying and pressure from food and agriculture groups, Vermont’s GMO labeling law took effect Friday. However, the law may be short lived with action in the U.S….
Food Security
…food security. ERS has transitioned to a new International Food Security Assessment framework that includes information on consumer responsiveness to changes in food prices and incomes. The model projects food…