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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Saturday, January 11, 2025
As the meat and poultry trade continues to grow globally, members of the supply chain are looking for ways to ensure that the end-product is not only safe and cost-effective, but meets increasing consumer demands for animal welfare.
USDA announced today $200 million in funding that will go toward the development and implementation of job training programs for Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (SNAP) participants in 10 states.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded that genetically engineered (GE) apples developed by Okanagan Specialty Fruits and GE potatoes developed by JR Simplot Company are as safe and nutritious as their conventional counterparts.
A bill introduced in MaineÐs legislature today would require all foods distributed in the state to include a ÐGMOÐ label if genetically modified organisms were used to produce the final product.
The House Committee on Agriculture today approved the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015, which would clarify congressional intent regarding pesticide regulation near waters of the United States.
The USDA will be embarking on a new partnership with the University of Kentucky to reduce child hunger in poor, rural areas of the state and up to 15 other states as well.
Leaders from agriculture, education and politics helped Agri-Pulse kick off Ag Day in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, March 17 with a panel discussion on innovation in agriculture and a video tribute celebrating an ag and trade leader.
A coalition of Western counties and ranching, mining, and energy associations is challenging information that federal agencies are using to make Endangered Species Act listing decisions for the greater sage-grouse.
As the budget battle heats up on Capitol Hill, GOP lawmakers used House and Senate appropriations hearing today to examine the Obama administration0s nutrition policies and funding priorities.
To prepare skilled graduates for in-demand careers in global trade and finance, the University of Nebraska0Lincoln has announced the start of a private fundraising initiative to establish an international trade and finance institute at the university.
