Corn Growers And Environmental Defense Fund Form Partnership

There's a new effort in the ag industry for corn farmers to accelerate stewardship practices. It's called the "Success in Stewardship Network,” and it’s a partnership between the National Corn Growers Association and the Environmental Defense Fund.

Memphis Meats, a Berkeley, Calif.-based startup, says it's one step closer to bringing cell-based meat to consumers' mouths. The company plans to build a pilot production facility with funds raised from high-profile investors including Bill Gates, Richard Branson and Kimbal Musk, as well as two giant players in the animal protein and feed space, Cargill and Tyson Foods, according to a NPR The Salt article.

Agriculture is into “sustainable” now. Driven by consumers who have demonstrated the term resonates with them, retailers are sending strong signals down our value chains to come up with a way to get that label on their products.

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue made clear his position on mandatory country-of-origin labeling on beef last week in his State of the Rural Economy testimony before the House Agriculture Committee.

Experts say not to panic about food safety in restaurants and grocery stores and whether you need to stockpile.