Manufacturing News USDA hasn’t fully implemented 2008 Farm Bill While the new bill is making its way through Congress, USDA hasn’t fully implemented the 2008 version. Wayne Labs July 3, 2013 FSIS has yet to implement a new inspection program. Read More
USDA announces new Smart Snacks in Schools nutrition standards The new standards must be implemented by July 1, 2014. Shane O'Halloran June 27, 2013 The new standards must be implemented by July 1, 2014.Read More
TECH FLASH USDA introduces new mobile tools and open data projects New APIs and mobile apps are designed to bring USDA customer service into the 21st century. Shane O'Halloran June 12, 2013 Economic Research Service Web Content and Farmers Market Directory APIs will spur further development.Read More
Senate passes $1 trillion farm bill The bill would cut farmer subsidies while increasing contributions to a crop insurance program. Shane O'Halloran June 11, 2013 The bill would cut farmer subsidies while increasing contributions to a crop insurance program.Read More
USDA public meeting to address agenda items for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission The meeting will be held June 18 at USDA headquarters. Shane O'Halloran June 10, 2013 The meeting will be held June 18 at USDA headquarters.Read More
General Mills joins US Food Waste Challenge as founding partner The initiative will seek to reduce food loss by encouraging recovery for human consumption, animal feed, compost or energy generation. Shane O'Halloran June 5, 2013 The initiative will seek to reduce food loss by encouraging recovery for human consumption, animal feed, compost or energy generation.Read More
New USDA study shows more fiber, less sugar and sodium in breakfast cereals Healthier cereals can help consumers meet recommended daily levels of nutritional dietary components. Shane O'Halloran June 4, 2013 Healthier cereals can help consumers meet recommended daily levels of nutritional dietary components.Read More
USDA and FDA hold public meeting on Listeria risk in supermarket delis Food retail groups and other stakeholders will discuss a Listeria readiness plan. Shane O'Halloran May 22, 2013 Food retail groups and other stakeholders will discuss a Listeria readiness plan.Read More
Vilsack’s statement on Food, Farm and Jobs Bill praises Senate, questions House The Secretary objected to cuts to the SNAP food assistance program. Shane O'Halloran May 21, 2013 The Secretary objected to cuts to the SNAP food assistance program.Read More
Vilsack recognizes distinct needs of organic producers USDA will issue new guidance on organic agriculture. Shane O'Halloran May 15, 2013 USDA will issue new guidance on organic agriculture.Read More
