…Voting Choice Act, and the olive industry uniting to petition the FDA for the first-ever U.S. standards. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
Standard of Identity for Olive Oil Would Be ‘Significant Advancement’
A petition has been submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish a Standard of Identity for olive oil. The joint petition was submitted by American Olive…
High Oleic Soy Oil for Cooking
…He says they talked about why high oleic oil is a good choice for professional chefs. “High oleic soybean oil is heart healthy, and it compares equally with olive oil….
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…for a more suitable program for California producers. “We really encourage them to continue to expand the crop insurance program as really the one solid risk management tool we have…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-06-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers avocado growers seeing opportunities for the industry in the years ahead, the Olive…
The California Kitchen: Farmers Market Sandia Salad
…LB Watermelon diced Medium Cifornia Pistachios. Crushed 3 T Jalapeño Olive Oil TT House Made Feta Cheese Drizzle of Aged Balsamic Micro Cilantro Listen to Albert prepare Farmers Market Sandia…
Nominate an Ally for Agriculture
…turnrow to the table,” he said. “And in my mind a lot of times they’re also people that work in grocery stores and food banks. It could be really anybody…
Avocados Are Good for More Than Guacamole
…that avocado should not replace healthy plant oils like olive oil, peanut oil, corn oil, and others. Removing those oils and replacing them with avocado is linked to a 45%…
Add Years to Your Life Eating the Right Diet
…from the Global Burden of Disease study, and life table methodology. It showed that life expectancy gains for prolonged changes from the typical Western diet to optimized diets could translate…
Boosting the Nutritional Bounty of Carrots and Onions
…and onions. Philipp Simon, research leader of the ARS Vegetable Crops Research Unit in Madison, Wisconsin, is coordinating the effort to fortify these popular salad items and fresh-market favorites with…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk
…legislation and get it to the president for his signature so farmers can continue putting dinner on the table for families in America and overseas.” One of the provisions of…
Rep. LaMalfa: Budget, Hearings on Climate Change “Won’t Put Food on the Table”
Congressman Doug LaMalfa Lawmakers are starting to work their way through President Biden’s budget proposal which was released earlier this week. Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01) is a member of the…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…the table” Statement from Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement about…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-15-22
…research project and making a difference in policy and regulation by being at the table. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…