The budget-oriented retail chain, Dollar General has announced plans to further expand grocery offerings to include more fresh produce in more locations. In reporting on third-quarter earnings, Dollar General CEO…
Food Sustainability Movement Fueled by Internet Connectivity
…in the food supply chain as more and more people became active on the internet. Social media platforms now expedite the spread of information and ideas, which can both help…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…is very exciting,” said Mike Curry, almond huller/sheller with Johnson Farms. “The entire production and supply chain, including the consumer, will benefit from the development of new products from almond…
Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Highlights Progress and Goals for the Industry
…authentic message to consumers,” said Senior Vice President of Land O’Lakes SUSTAIN, Matt Carstens. “Sustainability is the balance of economics and the environment throughout that value chain and it’s important…
Secretary Perdue Comments on Signing of USMCA
…Canada, and imposes new disciplines on Canada’s supply management system. The agreement also preserves and expands critical access for U.S. poultry and egg producers and addresses Canada’s discriminatory wheat grading…
New Cotton Trust Protocol Initiative
…emissions. The sustainability program is designed to further prove to the global textile supply chain that the American cotton industry remains committed to responsible production. “We anticipate as development work…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Rickey “R.D.” James to talk about forest management, climate change and the reliability of California water supply. In October, President Trump…
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
…through two different programs that seek to remedy the veterinary shortages. While not frequently mentioned in the discussion of the food supply chain, veterinarians play an integral role in keeping…
E. coli Investigation and Warning Fallout Continues
…supply during that time is dominated by the golden state. Monterey County Agriculture Commissioner Henry Gonzales told Salinas-based newspaper The Californian that it’s very likely from his region. Romaine growers…
Farm Bureau Survey: Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Down for Third Straight Year
…lowest since 2014. “Thanks to an ample supply, turkey remains affordable for consumers, which helps keep the overall cost of the dinner reasonably priced as well,” Newton said. The shopping…
Celebrating National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
…even on pizza! That’s right, a small pizza chain in Minnesota created its own pizza topped with pizza sauce, peanut butter, extra cheese, pepperoni and jalapenos. Peanut Butter has also…
USDA, Dairy Farmers Mark Start of the California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…milk production and with this new order more than 80 percent of the total U.S. milk supply will be covered by the 11 orders overseen by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service…
IBM Trailing Blockchain in Food System
IBM began testing the traceability technology, blockchain, with several major retailers in October. Walmart, Kroger and several other retailers joined IBM’s blockchain project called ‘Food Trust’. The company stated in…
Agri View: BFTP-The Safest and Cheapest Food Supply
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about Americans having the safest and cheapest food supply in today’s Agri View. Everett also…