…labeling is a concern not just about nutritional equivalence and the implications for public health. A food identified by a standard of identity is so much more than just a…
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on Modernizing Standards of Identity and the use of Dairy Names for Plant-Based Substitutes
…to empower individuals who are using nutrition to improve their health and the health of their families. And we remain committed to advancing policies that enable consumers to safely benefit…
Recognizing the Size and Scope of the Forage Industry
…rotational benefits to not only subsequent crops like lettuce and tomato, and wheat and corn and so forth, but also for soil health and holding the soil in place and…
Cargill CEO Concerned with Long-Term Health of Ag in Trade Dispute
The CEO of Cargill says he is concerned with the long-term health of U.S. agriculture due to impacts from the U.S.-China trade dispute. Cargill CEO David McLennan told Bloomberg News…
Perdue on Negotiations for a U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement
…that process. This is welcome news, since we know that export income is critical to the financial health of agriculture and is a key contributor to rural prosperity. Japan is…
Pork Industry Commits To Fighting Antibiotic Resistance
…initiative is bringing together pharmaceutical and health insurance companies, food animal producers and purchasers, medical professionals, government health officials and leaders from around the world to collaborate on efforts to…
Perdue Comments on DOJ Filing in 9th Circuit Chlorpyrifos Ruling
…line of defense, with no viable alternatives. “Chlorpyrifos helps farmers and consumers by improving production efficiency and contributing to public health and safety. The arbitrary, immediate, and total loss of…
USDA Outlines Next Steps for Advancing Animal Disease Traceability
…to work toward a system where animal health certificates are electronically transmitted from private veterinarians to state animal health officials. These goals reflect the core themes resulting from a State…
Celebrating National Mushroom Month
…year throughout the month of September. During this time, the USDA takes advantage of the opportunity to educate people on the versatility mushrooms offer, including health benefits. The Mushroom Capital…
USDA Announces Investment to Expand Markets for Specialty Crop and Other Farmers
…well-being of farm families, consumers and the economic health of rural America,” said Ibach. “These programs target resources to the state, local and regional level where the people who understand…
USDA Partners to Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for Rural Americans
…assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. Source:…
Organic Production Project to Evaluate Advantages of No-Till Farming
…monitoring and soil health assessments in North Coast vineyards. Some of the grant funding will also go to American Farmland Trust for the purpose of quantifying the economic and environmental…
Global Hunger Continues to Increase
…says limited progress is also being made in addressing the multiple forms of malnutrition, ranging from child stunting to adult obesity, putting the health of hundreds of millions of people…
USDA Partners with Communities to Support Opioid Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Opportunities in Rural America
…is more than just a matter of public health – it is an issue of rural prosperity,” Hazlett said. “Under the leadership of President Trump, USDA is committed to being…