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Joining me is Wendy Zellner, research associate professor at the University of Toledo. Wendy received her Ph.D. from the University of Toledo in 2012 with a focus in cellular and molecular biology.
The Trump administration is setting out to do what this year's farm bill didn't: tighten work requirements for millions of Americans who receive federal food assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday is proposing a rule that would restrict the ability of states to exempt work-eligible adults from having to obtain steady employment to receive food stamps.
The Trump administration is setting out to do what this year's farm bill didn't: tighten work requirements for millions of Americans who receive federal food assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday is proposing a rule that would restrict the ability of states to exempt work-eligible adults from having to obtain steady employment to receive food stamps.
Hurricane Florence has left another memorable mark on our region with damage sustained from significant rain and wind over a three-day escapade. Many residents and businesses, including our agricultural industry, are now in the midst of making some tough decisions on how to best move forward to getting things back to normal.
As the global produce community comes together in Orlando at the Produce Marketing Association's Fresh Summit, let me rank the top ten reports from the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service this year. If you are not familiar with the USDA FAS, the agency issues Global Agricultural Information Network reports that provide market intelligence from global growing regions and U.S. export markets.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is assisting with response and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Michael. The department is providing Search & Rescue crews, Chainsaw Strike Teams, and securing food and water for impacted areas, among other efforts.
Gov. Mike Parson is applauding the United States Department of Agriculture for its grants that will be impacting southeast Missouri. Some of the local recipients will be the Stoddard County Development Corporation, East Prairie Municipal Corporation, and the Steele Municipal Improvement Corporation.
LAND O'LAKES RECEIVES FUNDING FOR NEW BUILDINGS, FOOD SAFETY PROJECTS Oct. 9, 2018 Source: Land O'Lakes news release "Land O'Lakes International Development welcomes the ongoing partnership of USAID and USDA as we continue leveraging the expertise of a nearly century-old, farmer-owned cooperative to improve livelihoods and enhance agriculture worldwide," said John Ellenberger, executive director of Land O'Lakes International Development. "We're excited to build collaborative efforts for international economic development that unite host country agricultural stakeholders, Land O'Lakes, Inc. farmers and technical staff, government leaders and academic experts to maximize results," said Ellenberger.
USDA TO INVEST $181 MILLION IN RURAL AMERICA COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE Oct. 9, 2018 Source: USDA news release Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $181 million in 88 projects that will build community infrastructure and facilities in 27 states. "Infrastructure is a foundation for quality of life and economic opportunity in small towns across our country," Hazlett said.
The trade war between the United States and China will benefit the Brazilian soybean industry in 2018-19, according to a Oct. 3 Global Agricultural Information Network report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture . The USDA said it expects Brazil to export 75.5 million tonnes in the current marketing year, up slightly over the previous year.
Farmers whose property was severely affected by large hail, high winds or the three tornadoes that passed through Morgan County on July 29 could be eligible for further credit and assistance programs through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency after U.S. Agriculture Sec. Sonny Perdue designated Morgan County as a primary natural disaster area from that storm. The federal government on Friday declared Morgan County to be a primary natural disaster area because of the losses farmers and producers suffered from the massive storm that hit on July 29, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture news release.
A U.S. unit of Brazil's JBS SA is recalling 6.5 million pounds of beef products processed through an Arizona plant because the meat might be contaminated with salmonella, U.S. government officials said on Thursday. U.S. investigators have identified at least 57 people in 16 states who have become ill due to consuming contaminated ground beef products made from meat traced back to JBS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
Cartons of eggs are displayed on a shelf at the Marina Supermarket on July 17, 2015 in San Francisco, California. From the kitchen to the driveway, there were some significant recalls this past week that you may have missed.
Cal-Maine Foods Inc. reported on Monday that its net income for the fiscal first quarter was $12.4 million, or 26 per share, compared with a loss of $16 million, or 33 cents per share, a year earlier.
A recall from Johnston County Ham Company in Smithfield only affected one product that carried a Goodnight Brothers label, according to the Boone-based company, but it was not produced by Goodnight Brothers. "The product that is being recalled is a Fully Cooked Country Ham Deli Loaf that carries the Est# 2646," Goodnight said in a Thursday statement.
Arizona-based meat producer JBS Tolleson, Inc. is recalling 6,500,966 pounds of "various raw, non-intact beef products" due to an outbreak of salmonella, the United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Thursday . The recall was issued after health officials identified JBS as the common supplier of raw ground beef products found to be the "probable source" of reported salmonella illnesses.
USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach and Caroline Young , with the National Peanut Board, get the facts about mushrooms from Mushroom Council Chairperson Gale Ferranto and Mushroom Council Foodservice Director Steve Solomon . Celebrating their record of success, 16 commodity groups and marketing orders participated Sept.
USDA REPORTS 26% OF CORN, 23% OF SOYBEANS HARVESTED Oct. 2, 2018 BrownfieldAgNews reports: The USDA says U.S. corn and soybean harvest activity remained faster than normal last week. As of Sunday, 26% of U.S. corn is harvested, compared to the five-year average of 17%, with 86% of the crop mature, compared to 71% on average.
While North Carolina leads the nation in sweet potato cultivation, the crop has been something of an unsung hero in the state's agribusiness community. That perception is changing thanks in part to a Nash County company now promoting food and beverage ingredients that align with today's healthier, nutrient-rich diets.