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Cause of seasonal infertility in sows studied at ISU
Animal scientists at Iowa State University, in Ames, IA, United States are searching for reasons and solutions for seasonal infertility in sows, including what may be the first scientific study of insulin’s possible role in the prob...
Senate committee to consider ag workers, E-verify next week
The Senate Judiciary Committee continues its review of the immigration reform bill and 300 amendments to it, with provisions related to the fresh produce industry likely to be discussed the week of May 20.
UKIP and the CAP
It is perhaps not surprising to learn that their agricultural policy is not particularly coherent and they are clearer about what they are against than what they would replace it with, but here is an interesting account of their policy stance on agricultural matters: UKIP
Welcome back farmers!
This is one of those few Saturday mornings I was happy I didn't sleep in. I was up early enough to sneak out before our out-of-town guests woke up so I could do a quick walk/shop through the Oak Park Farmers Market. It was glorious morning...Show More Summary
CAP reform deal not yet sewn up
This week’s Farm Council meeting highlighted more of the divisions that remain on the CAP reform process than many observers, not least the EU Farm Commissioner and Irish Presidency, would have liked, reports Agra Europe. This meeting...Show More Summary
New England Produce Center under new managment
The New England Produce Center Inc. in Chelsea, Mass., is under new management.
Market Fresh expands business development staff
Nixa, Mo.-based Market Fresh Produce hired Katie Wallace to its business development staff. Wallace will report to Steve Ford, director of business development.
USFRA Seeking CEO
Here’s a challenge that one of you may be interested in. The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) Board of Directors has announced that it is seeking qualified candidates for a newly approved organizational and staff leadership position, chief executive … Continue reading ?
Growers say Michigan, New York apple crops look good
With the chance of a devastating freeze getting slimmer, apple growers in Michigan and New York are getting more optimistic about a big comeback from a disastrous 2012-13 season.
Video: Farm Bill And Immigration Reform Needed Says Agriculture Secretary
Published on May 16, 2013- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is calling on Congress to pass legislation he says is crucial to American farmers. -kg
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis talks about the Farm Bill
Published on May 17, 2013- U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R., IL) talks about the recent markup of the Farm Bill in the House Agriculture Committee on WYXY with Gale Cunningham on Friday, May 17, 2013 -kg
Dear World: Agriculture
Robert Fogarty, photographer and founder of Dear World, may not think he’s changing the world but I might disagree. He takes pictures of people who are changing the world but in the process he’s doing his part to do the … Continue reading ?
Shining in San Diego
The United Fresh 2013 convention and expo in San Diego shows what United Fresh does best.
Don’t expect immigration reform this year
SAN DIEGO — Don’t get your hopes up for comprehensive immigration reform, this year or in the near future.
Specialties showing promise, marketers say
What pepper marketers have been doing to get new varieties into the hands and shopping baskets of consumers seems to be working.
'Superhot' peppers find spicy niche
Jalapeños, habaneros and other hot peppers are routine to Marlin Bensinger.
Peppers enjoy foodservice sales growth
Foodservice brings an array of challenges to the pepper business, but it can surpass profits made on the retail side, marketers say.
Pepper category experiences growth
The pepper category grew slightly in 2012, thanks to a nearly 30% volume jump in sweet peppers outside the standard green and red bells, according to the latest numbers from the Nielsen Perishables Group, West Dundee, Ill.
FDA has pedal to the metal on regulations
SAN DIEGO — The speed limit signs will be posted, but will there be any cops to enforce them?
Dirty Dozen message quietly lives on
I feel like even mentioning the Environmental Working Group’s latest Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides — also known as the “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” — is like poking a sleeping badger.
- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
- Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Drug Administration
- Food Safety
- American Farm Bureau Federation
- Centers for Disease Control
- United Fresh Produce Association
- Produce Traceability Initiative
- USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service
- National Farmers Union NFU
- Senate Agriculture Committee
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
- USDA
- Canadian Food Inspection
- U.S. Potato Board
- North Carolina State University
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz
