…health, food safety, and economic growth in communities that depend on agriculture. More than 500 counties across the U.S. have shortages of food animal veterinarians, according to the report, authored…
Multi-Agency Agreement to Enhance Conservation Efforts with Bolstered Support
A multi-agency agreement seeks to better support the conservation efforts of California’s agriculture stewards. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD), University…
VofV: Carl Casale of Ospraie Ag Science on Doing More With Less
…food with less impact on the environment. “By 2030, half the world’s population is going to be middle class or wealthy and the other half of the population is going…
USDA Launches New Virtual Nutrition Center of Excellence
…science to better understand the needs of underserved communities. According to USDA, the research complements efforts to advance food and nutrition security – consistent and equitable access to healthy, safe,…
2022 Rabobank North America Leadership Awards
…The winner of the 2022 Rabobank Award for Excellence in Food & Ag Leadership is Aramark, a leading global provider of food services. The 2022 Rabobank Award for Leadership in…
U.S. Live Holiday Plant Imports Growing
…majority are grown in the United States for domestic use, a small share of both plants comes from Canada, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service. Trade is highly seasonal, with…
Sustainably Feeding a Growing World
…of the 2022 World Food Prize. Polly Ruhland, United Soybean Board Chief Executive Officer, moderated the discussion, addressing how to sustainably feed a growing world. “It was indeed a big…
Biden Echoes Industry Groups in Desire to Avoid Rail Strike
…International Dairy Foods Association, and The Fertilizer Institute expressed appreciation for Biden’s call on Congress. “We appreciate President Biden for recognizing the damaging impact a strike would have, and we…
Farm Share of U.S. Food Dollar Reached Historic Low in 2021
…result, the farm share generally decreases when food-away-from-home spending increases faster year-over-year than food-at-home spending. Food-away-from-home spending increased markedly in 2021 after a sharp decrease early in the COVID-19 pandemic….
American Farmers Feeding the World
…research with the World Food Program, which gets food to those going hungry around the world. “We are a nonprofit organization that works out of Washington, D.C., to raise support…
Industry Members Work to Expand Trade Opportunities in Spain
…presenting a fantastic opportunity for U.S. exports,” Hamilton said in a press release. “Spanish consumers and food processors are increasingly interested in sustainably produced goods, which gives U.S. producers a…
Final Food Traceability Rule Released by FDA
The final food traceability rule has been released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods establishes additional requirements under the…
Safe Handling of Flour
…However, this process does not kill bacteria typically found among foods grown outdoors. So, here are some tips for staying safe while you bake up all those holiday treats. Don’t…
Week in Review: New 1,3-D Rules Proposed & Better Enforcement of FIFRA
…over pesticide products. A big emphasis has been put on data sharing and collaboration as a means to address issues of food safety. Get all of the latest agricultural headlines…