Vilsack named president, CEO of US Dairy Export Council 01.17.2017 By Staff He served as agriculture secretary for eight years.Read More
USDA develops transitional organic certification program 01.12.2017 The new transitional program will use standards developed by the Organic Trade Association.Read More
USDA confirms H5 virus in wild duck 01.11.2017 By Staff The bird was found in Fergus County, Montana.Read More
FSIS issues health alert for chicken strips 01.09.2017 By Staff The products may be contaminated by Listeria.Read More
USDA announces volunteers for SNAP online pilot 01.09.2017 By Erica Shaffer Seven grocery retailers will take part in a pilot aimed at enabling SNAP recipients to buy groceries online.Read More
USDA program to assess animal welfare standards 12.30.2016 By Staff The ISO TS 34700 will be the benchmark.Read More
E. coli concerns prompt veal recall 12.30.2016 By Staff There have been no confirmed reports of illness, FSIS said.Read More
USDA expands certification cost-share program 12.29.2016 By Erica Shaffer Producers, handlers with organic or transition certifications can apply for federal reimbursement.Read More
Ruiz Food Products recalls 23,500 lbs. of tortilla products 12.22.2016 By Staff The beef and cheese tortillas may contain extraneous materials.Read More
Farmers cultivating success as direct marketers 12.21.2016 By Erica Shaffer USDA reports farmers sold $8.7 billion in locally produced food directly to consumers.Read More