COVID-19 is changing the way food is produced and purchased 04.23.2020 By Jay Sjerven Dr. Lusk considers changes wrought by COVID-19 on manufacturing and purchasing.Read More
USDA clarifies essential operations will go on in ‘stay-at-home’ areas 03.26.2020 By Jay Sjerven Certain services exempt from mandates.Read More
China agrees to buy $36.5 billion in U.S. food and ag products 01.16.2020 By Jay Sjerven China agrees to buy $36.5 billion in U.S. food, ag and seafood products in calendar 2020.Read More
USMCA gains Senate committee approval 01.08.2020 By Jay Sjerven The full Senate could vote on the measure by the end of the week.Read More
Full U.S. House set to vote on USMCA 12.18.2019 By Jay Sjerven Final passage in House expected, Senate plans to consider early next year.Read More
FDA takes on traceability technology 10.02.2019 By Jay Sjerven Initiative seeks to employ new technologies to dramatically enhance food traceability.Read More
Climate change report addresses diet, food waste 08.15.2019 By Jay Sjerven Reducing waste and adjusting dietary preferences have roles in mitigating the effects of climate change.Read More
USDA employees balk at move to Kansas City 07.17.2019 By Jay Sjerven Nearly two-thirds of eligible E.R.S. and NIFA employees decline transfer.Read More
Tariff war between U.S. and China heats up 05.15.2019 By Jay Sjerven Hopes for imminent resolution of trade dispute thwarted again.Read More
Ag groups urge Congress to pass USMCA 05.06.2019 By Jay Sjerven The trade agreement must secure approval of legislatures in all three partner countries.Read More