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Sequester could cause billions of dollars in losses for meat producers

USDA to increase funding for SNAP employment and training programs

The programs are designed to help SNAP recipients train for jobs that would allow them to transition off of food assistance.

Shane O'Halloran

March 24, 2014

The programs are designed to help SNAP recipients train for jobs that would allow them to transition off of food assistance.

Regulatory Watch

Dairy industry reaps Farm Bill benefits

March 8, 2014

The newly passed Farm Bill reduces funding for SNAP, the federal food stamp program, by $8 billion and trims a number of subsidies for food producers. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) says the bill significantly increases support for fruits and vegetables growers and local food systems.

Nutrition label overhaul to be announced Thursday

First Lady Michelle Obama will introduce the changes, according to media reports.

Shane O'Halloran

February 25, 2014

First Lady Michelle Obama will introduce the changes, according to media reports.

CDC says trans fat reduction efforts slowed over time

FDA to overhaul nutrition facts panel

The panel was last update 20 years ago, and the new look will reflect advances in knowledge about nutrition.

Shane O'Halloran

January 24, 2014

The panel was last update 20 years ago, and the new look will reflect advances in knowledge about nutrition.

Calorie reduction pledge reportedly ahead of schedule, with 6.4 million already cut from common products

The reduction averaged out to 78 calories per day per consumer.

Shane O'Halloran

January 9, 2014

The reduction averaged out to 78 calories per day per consumer.

Senate agriculture committee approves farm bill

Food stamp stimulus program lapses, cutting benefits

A family of three would see a $29 dollar decrease on average.

Shane O'Halloran

November 4, 2013

A family of three would see a $29 dollar decrease on average.

FMI says labeling of menu items should not include grocery stores

Food stamp programs funded through October despite government shutdown

The food retail industry assured consumers that both SNAP and WIC benefits will be available.

Shane O'Halloran

October 4, 2013

The food retail industry assured consumers that both SNAP and WIC benefits will be available.

Technology Sourcebook

Portable spectrometer

September 10, 2013

A non-destructive tool for the analysis for beef characteristics, the SPECTRAL EVOLUTION SM-3500 field portable spectrometer identifies the moisture, protein and fat content of raw and processed meat.