…omnibus bill repealed the country of origin labeling (COOL) requirements for muscle cuts of beef and pork, and ground beef and pork. Effective immediately, USDA is not enforcing the COOL…
California Leads Nation in Horticultural Sales
…opportunity to serve as the foremost source of data on production,” said Director of the USDA NASS Pacific Region Chris Messer. “Growers, buyers, suppliers and others rely on this information…
USDA Finalizes Rule to Enhance Consumer Protection
…to identify the exact source of the raw beef products during outbreak investigations. The final rule can be viewed at: www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulations/federal-register/interim-and-final-rules. Over the past six years, USDA has collaborated extensively…
Walnuts and Calories
…than the 185 calories listed in the USDA Nutrient Database. Cathy Isom answers the question of just how many calories are really in walnuts? Walnuts and Calories From the California…
Strengthening The Process Verified Process
The process behind USDA’s Process Verified shield has been improved to help consumers understand claims made by food companies and claims made for food products. 12.14.15 Strengthening The Process Verified…
World Corn Production Down – Corn For Ethanol Use Estimates Up
The latest USDA Corn Outlook shows a month to month decline in global production and changes to the US balance sheet. World Corn Production Down – Corn For Ethanol Use…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Looks Back at 2015
…and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack looks back at 2015 and working lands for wildlife. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.aphis.usda.gov www.fas.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Agri View: War on Feral Hogs!
…to be to put an army together to fight the feral hog problem. War on Feral Hogs! From USDA/APHIS website: Free-ranging populations of feral swine exist in at least 35…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of COP 21 Deal
…to Climate Change, Global Food Security, and the U.S. Food System report. Link to USDA’s Building Blocks for Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry strategy. Link to USDA’s Regional Climate Hubs….
UC Davis Cracks the Walnut Genome
…a USDA research plant pathologist in the UC Davis Department of Plant Pathology, is heading a project to breed for walnut rootstock disease resistance. The information will help breeders select…
New Software Measures Agriculture’s Carbon Footprint
…carbon footprint? Not just a qualitative idea, mind you, but the actual shoe size? USDA’s COMET-Farm and its more recent and high-cut cousin, COMET-Planner, can help. The free, online tools…
U.S. Cotton Sector Facing Difficult Economic Conditions
…is marketed throughout the year. He urged that USDA be able to operate the marketing loan program as it did prior to the 2008 farm bill – and beginning with…
Still Hope for Breaking California Drought
Is there still hope for breaking the 4-year drought in central and southern California? Gary Crawford talks with USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey. Still hope for breaking California drought…
A Quick Look at USDA Crop Reports
Gary Crawford has some highlights from Wednesday’s USDA crop reports. December Crop Reports…