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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
A collection of consumer, health and other groups is urging the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee to use external reviews and reports developed by outside entities as it develops its latest version of nutrition recommendations for Americans.
USDA has announced the appointment of 20 scientists to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, whose role will be integral to the development of the 2020-2025 set of guidelines.
The new year marks the start of a California law that is good news for the dairy community and public health, while providing a model for nutrition-related policy and education that could benefit many in agriculture.
The Trump administration is moving to make it much harder for states and localities to get waivers from the work requirements in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for able-bodied adults without dependents.
October 16 is World Food Day, a time to promote worldwide awareness and action on behalf of those who suffer from hunger – and acknowledge the need to ensure food security and nutritious diets for all.
USDA and the state of North Carolina are making it easier for participants in the WIC nutrition program to take advantage of their benefits in the wake of Hurricane Florence.
Information that consumers get on food packaging needs to be clear, brief and supported by science, attendees at a public meeting told Food and Drug Administration officials Thursday.
