Protein Processing Solving meaty challenges Protein processors can have trouble meeting production demands, if they’re working with out-of-date manufacturing spaces and equipment. Wayne Labs January 6, 2016 While many protein processors need to speed up their operations, there are many stumbling blocks thwarting their efforts.Read More
TECH FLASH Climate change brings food security risks A new USDA report says climate change will deeply affect food security for the world’s poorest populations and tropical regions. December 15, 2015 Without an appropriate response, the report says climate change will likely disrupt production that could lead to a variety of problems.Read More
USDA offers food safety tips for the holiday season Jeremy Gerrard December 11, 2015 USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing holiday inspired food safety recommendations. Read More
USDA announces $17.6 million in funding for organic agriculture innovation Jeremy Gerrard December 11, 2015 The grants are being funded through the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI). Read More
USDA announces early release of commodity tables for agricultural projections to 2025 Jeremy Gerrard December 10, 2015 The early-release tables will be in MS Excel format and posted to the Office of the Chief Economist's (OCE) website. Read More
USDA releases new catfish inspection program Jeremy Gerrard November 30, 2015 USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service program fulfills requirement of the 2014 Farm Bill. Read More
US agricultural exports to China on the rise Jeremy Gerrard November 23, 2015 US agriculture and related exports to China totaled $25.9 billion in fiscal 2015, comprising approximately 16 percent of all US agricultural exports. Read More
USDA leads Sub-Saharan Africa trade mission to expand food export opportunities Jeremy Gerrard November 17, 2015 Leaders from five state departments of agriculture and 26 US agribusinesses are traveling to sub-Saharan Africa this week. Read More
USDA releases guide to help food processors control allergens, other hazards Jeremy Gerrard November 16, 2015 FSIS released new guidelines to assist meat, poultry and processed egg product producers. Read More
Undercover video documents operations at Minnesota pork processor Jeremy Gerrard November 12, 2015 An animal rights group turned over its undercover video footage to USDA.Read More