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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Thursday, November 28, 2024
The California Strawberry Commission estimates about 20% of strawberries in the Monterey Bay region south of San Francisco are flooded after March storms.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack sparred with House Republicans over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in what could be an opening skirmish in a battle over potential program cuts as Congress considers a new farm bill.
Data from pilot projects is already pouring in on the positive impact on health with food prescriptions and medically tailored meals. Now groups are gearing up to make the case for continued funds within the farm bill as well as tapping into the larger pool of health care dollars to change the trajectory of the nation’s declining health and increase the scale of food-as-medicine projects.
The Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule that will help reduce sodium in the food supply and draft guidance to improve labeling standards to help consumers better understand how foods can promote good nutrition and assist consumers in making informed choices.
China Central Television has reported a jump in the nation’s year-over-year swine population in February to 43.4 million sows, bringing the total population about 5% higher than China's targeted capacity.
New information from the USDA's Agricultural Research Service suggests eating the recommended daily amount of vegetables has a positive correlation with an adult's mental health.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy called on President Joe Biden agree to tighten welfare program work requirements, raising the stakes on an issue that could trip up a new farm bill.
Susan Mayne, who has directed FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition since 2015, plans to retire May 31, FDA Commissioner Robert Califf informed agency employees Monday.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will testify before congressional committees over three straight days this week, and FDA Commissioner Robert Califf also will face lawmakers, who are certain to have questions about his ongoing reorganization of the agency’s human foods program.
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