USDA has concluded its seven hearings on the proposed voluntary national marketing agreement for leafy green vegetables and decision time is soon at hand.
Farm Promotion
“Know your farmer, know your food” launched by USDA recently. Everett Griner tells us why.
Implementation of Farm Bill’s Horticulture and Organic Ag Provisions Examined
A House Ag Subcommittee hearing this week focused on the implementation of provisions regarding specialty crops, organic agriculture and plant pest and disease management that were placed in the 2008 Farm Bill.
Rain Continues to be the Story in the South
Unrelenting moisture here in the southeast continues to delay harvest in both field crops and fall vegetables.
FDA and USDA Coming Together To Tackle Food Safety
As food safety regulations are beginning to get formulated, Leanne Skelton, Chief of the Fresh Products Branch for USDA has crossed over for a six month stay with the FDA.
Grants for Specialty Crops & Peanut Harvest Still Behind
Today Tyron Spearman has information about grants for speciality crops in the Southeast, along with an update on where peanut harvest stands at this time.
Small Farmers Have Their Say on Food Safety
Food safety was the topic of discussion last week when several federal officials and Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson met with Florida farmers to discuss impacts of developing produce regulations on small farming operations.
It’s the Price
Organic vs. conventional price wise. Everett Griner takes a look at the cost differences.
National Household Food Purchase and Acquisition Study
USDA is conducting a major survey on food choices and expenditures by U.S. households. The National Household Food Purchase and Acquisition Study will gather unique, detailed data not previously available to researchers.
USDA and FDA Focusing on Nutrition
Nutrition is an important focus for both USDA and FDA. As both agencies are striving to better communicate nutrition messages to schools and consumers as a whole.