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FDA's Food Code endorses donations

02/15/23 6:04 AM By Lydia Johnson

The Food and Drug Administration's latest Food Code provides new language that clarifies when food donations from retail establishments will be allowed if proper handling safety practices have been followed.

Branstad tapped to lead World Food Prize Foundation

01/25/23 12:01 PM By Lydia Johnson

The World Food Prize Foundation has named Terry Branstad, a former Iowa governor and U.S. ambassador to China, as its next president.

Washington Week Ahead: White House set to unveil national food strategy

Hill agenda includes CR, Global Food Security Act

09/25/22 11:26 AM By Philip Brasher

The Biden administration hosts the first White House conference on hunger and nutrition in more than 50 years to debate a national strategy that officials will unveil ahead of the Wednesday meeting.

US announces $2.9B to fund global food security

09/21/22 1:55 PM By Bill Tomson

President Joe Biden announced Wednesday a U.S. contribution of $2.9 billion to help fund global food security efforts around the world.

One in ten US households remains food insecure, but child hunger eases

09/07/22 10:30 AM By Philip Brasher

Food insecurity in America held relatively steady overall in 2021 at 10.2%, but there was some improvement among households with children, the Agriculture Department says.

Washington Week Ahead: Senate panel set to advance trade nominee

09/04/22 11:20 AM By Philip Brasher

President Joe Biden’s nominee to be the administration’s chief agricultural negotiator is expected to get committee approval this week as lawmakers start wrapping up their pre-election to-do list.

Global hunger getting worse, new UN report finds

07/06/22 1:26 PM By Steve Davies

When it comes to ending hunger, the world is going in the wrong direction, according to a report released Wednesday by the United Nations that called for “repurposing” agricultural subsidies toward the development of nutritious foods.

Economists warn commodity prices slowing global growth, threatening poorest families

04/20/22 7:00 AM By Philip Brasher

Soaring prices for grains and other food commodities are starting to slow down global economic growth, fueling fresh calls for aid to poor countries and warnings about the impact that new trade restrictions could have on the crisis.

Ukraine war increasing global food insecurity, experts say

04/07/22 3:16 PM By Steve Davies

The war in Ukraine will increase food insecurity around the world, especially in countries heavily dependent on wheat imports from that country and Russia, and exacerbate already existing supply chain pressures, panelists on a global trade webinar said.

Daybreak Oct. 27: OSHA kicks off process for heat workplace standard

10/27/21 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Bill Tomson, and Ben Nuelle

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is beginning the process of establishing the first regulations for protecting workers from heat.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: March 28, 2025: Castaneda, Kuball on ag labor, trade

President Trump’s planned reciprocal tariffs are expected to go into effect next week. We spoke with Jaime Castaneda from the National Milk Producers Federation and Cassandra Kuball from Torrey Advisory Group about how the proposals could impact agriculture. They also discuss the potential for ag labor reform with Trump's stricter immigration policies.

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