USDA Finalizes Ground Beef Standards for School Lunch and Nutrition Programs
The new standards guarantee our purchases are in line with major private-sector buyers of ground beef…
US Schools Teach Kids to Play
Unstructured outdoor activity, eating fruits and vegetables become part of curriculum…
USDA Offers Bioenergy Market News Reports to Help Producers, Consumers and Distributors Make Informed Decisions
The primary function of these Market News Reports is to compile and disseminate information…
Deadline Approaches in the Apps for Healthy Kids Game Design Competition to Help End Childhood Obesity
A reminder to those planning to enter the Apps for Healthy Kids game design competition — you have until 5:00 pm EDT, June 30, 2010, to submit your entry…
USDA Releases Guide to Expand SNAP Benefit Electronic Benefit Technology at Farmers Markets
Handbook provides managers of farmers markets with a step-by-step guide to installing Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) machines and accepting SNAP benefits…
From Corporate Executive to Halal Goat Farmer
Produces organic halal meat that attracts non-Muslim Americans as well…
Corn-Ethanol Industry Report Showing Improving Energy Efficiency: USDA
the net energy gain from converting corn to ethanol is improving in efficiency…
Organic coffee market tops $1.4 billion in North America, new survey shows
Defies recession, grows faster than conventional coffee sector…
Wisconsin School Wins Organic Vending Machine in National Pep Rally for More Organic Food in Schools
Organic lovers nationwide nominated more than 1,100 schools to win organic vending machine or garden in Organic Trade Association’s (OTA) first-ever “Organic…
EPA Proposes New Permit Requirements for Pesticide Discharges
This action is in response to an April 9, 2009 court decision that found that pesticide discharges to U.S. waters were pollutants, thus requiring a permit…
Organic Products Containing Accessory Nutrients Manufactured in Good Faith
Consumers have enjoyed, trusted and chosen these products because they are looking for both certified organic products and supplementation with specific nutrients…
U.S. Organic Product Sales Reach $26.6 Billion in 2009
the distressed state of the economy, organic product sales in 2009 grew by 5.3 percent overall…
President’s Cancer Panel: Organic foods reduce environmental risks
Organic Trade Association (OTA) hails panel for empowering consumers with ways to reduce their cancer risk…
Organic agriculture prohibits pesticides linked to risk of ADHD
Organic Trade Association (OTA) encourages consumers to choose organic fruits and vegetables…
Use of Antibiotics in Livestock Debated
Concerns over growing antibiotic resistance…
Transgenic Crops Get Good Marks in General in US Study
It found many farmers have better harvests. But experts see problems with glyphosate-resistant crop technology
Consumers ask Ohio Governor to repeal emergency rule on dairy labeling
Thousands of consumers in Ohio urging governor to repeal emergency rule that takes away rights to receive truthful information on dairy labels concerning the practices used to produce those products…
Primate Study: Eating Less Extends Lifespan
Study of monkeys found cutting calories by almost a third slowed their aging and fended off death. The study suggests that a similar diet might work in humans…
Growing Strawberries in California
California is the largest strawberry producer in the United States, accounting for over 80% of the nation’s fresh strawberries on 50% of the total acreage in production…
USDA STRESSES FOOD SAFETY DURING FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY WEEKEND
To help families across the country enjoy a happy, but safe, fourth of July, USDA is providing food safety recommendations for outdoor cooking celebrations that typically mark the holiday weekend…
