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International Market Analysis Just a Mouse Click Away

December 29, 2011 Michael Sheats, Director of the Poultry Market News and Analysis Division

U.S. broiler meat exports to Sub-Saharan Africa have increased 24 percent since 2010 and 460 percent since 2001. The U.S. is the largest supplier of China’s turkey meat imports, totaling nearly 90 percent of all imports. Turkey meat imports to China in 2011 will increase 70 percent over 2010.

Trade

U.S., China Plant Seeds for Stable Global Growth

December 28, 2011 Dr. Paul Zankowski, Commissioner of the AMS Plant Variety Protection Office

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) recently hosted two examiners from China who were on hand to learn the U.S. system for examining new plant variety applications. AMS’s Plant Variety Protection Office and the American Seed Trade Association invited Yang Yang and Lingo Gao from China’s...

Animals Plants

7,175 Markets and Counting: Farmers Markets at your Fingertips

December 28, 2011 Amanda Eamich, Director of Web Communications, Office of Communications

There have been many advances in opening government data for transparency and opportunities for collaboration. One dataset that we’re particularly excited about has immediate practical benefits and opportunities to stimulate business nationwide.

Food and Nutrition

Then and Now, USDA Feeds the Nation

December 21, 2011 Rex A. Barnes, AMS Deputy Administrator, Poultry and Eggs Program

During the holiday season, food banks across America experience a spike in demand and this year is no different. Today that seasonal demand is also bolstered by a significant rise in client numbers because of the current U.S. economy. One of those food distributors seeing an uptick in demand is the...

Food and Nutrition

Rediscovering Our Roots in December

December 19, 2011 Bruce Summers, Associate Deputy Administrator, AMS Fruit & Vegetable Programs Fresh Products Division

During December, we often fill our plates with holiday treats. Traditional foods like ham, turkey, latkes or brisket are often the star of our meals, but there is still plenty of room on your plate to celebrate root vegetable month.

Food and Nutrition

Organic 101: What Organic Farming (and Processing) Doesn’t Allow

December 16, 2011 Miles McEvoy, National Organic Program Director

This is the first in series of Organic 101 pieces that will explore the different rules within the USDA organic regulations. When it comes to organic foods, it’s just as important to know what isn’t allowed as what is. The organic standards are process-based, meaning they establish the rules for an...

Food and Nutrition

Winter …The Perfect Time to Visit a Farmers Market

December 15, 2011 Arthur Neal, Deputy Administrator, AMS Transportation and Marketing

Traditionally, the onset of winter meant the end of farmers market season. However, in recent years, winter farmers markets have become increasingly popular. According to the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), there are over 1,200 of these farmers markets operating across the country. This...

Food and Nutrition Farming

Get the Inside Scoop on our Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

November 30, 2011 Christopher Purdy, Business Development, AMS Fruit and Vegetable Programs

As part of our continuing education efforts, the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is pleased to announce the next installment of our webinar series. This episode is designed for people interested in applying for grants offered through local state departments of agriculture for our...

Food and Nutrition

Second USDA Executive Master Gardener Class Blooms

November 30, 2011 Hakim Fobia, Public Affairs Specialist, Agricultural Marketing Service

A budding new crop of People’s Garden volunteers recently blossomed. Nearly 60 USDA employees received certificates at a ceremony, marking their completion of the department’s 2011 Executive Master Gardener (EMG) training program. Class of 2011 graduates were welcomed as “new-bees” during a sweet...

Initiatives

Bringing the Comforts of Home to Our Troops

November 23, 2011 Richard Boyd, AMS, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Processed Products Division Section Head

As we gather with family and friends for Thanksgiving, USDA would like to thank our troops for their dedication to protecting our country and for the sacrifices they make to preserve our freedom.

Food and Nutrition
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