Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $16.8 Million in Grants to Encourage Healthy Food Purchases for SNAP Participants The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $16.8 million in competitive grants to help …
A Better Way to Fight Poverty
House Lawmakers Unveil A Better Way to Fight Poverty House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway joined House Speaker Paul Ryan and Republican lawmakers to unveil a policy plan, “A …
Protecting California Citrus With Natural Enemies
by Teresa O’Connor, Assistant Editor of UC Food Observer Citrus has a long and proud history in California. In 1895, the fruits helped make Riverside “the wealthiest city per capita in …
WAPA Urges Funding for Biomass Plants
In the wake of the shutdown of numerous biomass plants throughout the state, the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) sent a letter to the California State Senate and Assembly Budget …
Long Fight Ahead on EPA Atrazine Proposal
More controversy stemming from a disagreement between the Environmental Protection Agency and decades of research. The EPA’s draft risk assessment on atrazine says the herbicide is harmful to animals and …
Bayer Secures Funding for Monsanto Bid
Despite Monsanto rejecting a takeover bid by Bayer AG, reports say Bayer has secured $67 billion in financing for the proposal. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and …
Cuba Wants Credit to Increase Food Production
Cuba’s agriculture minister says the country wants to increase food production to cut food imports in half, but needs funds to make that goal happen. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry …
Assembly Approves Gray’s State Fairs Funding Bill
The California State Assembly approves a bill that funds reinvestment back in California’s 77 state fairs. AB 2678 by Assembly member Adam C. Gray (D-Merced) would generate $14-16 million in …
Create Apps for Agriculture
UC and State Fair to host 4th annual Apps for Ag Hackathon July 15-17 Do you have an idea for a mobile app that would simplify a task for growers, …
California Dried Plum (Prune) Forecast
2016 California Dried Plum (Prune) Forecast The 2016 California dried plum (prune) crop is forecast at 45 thousand tons, down 58 percent from the 107 thousand tons reported to the California …
2016 GEELA Awards
Nominations being accepted for 2016 GEELA Awards by CDFA Office of Public Affairs The Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA) is California’s highest environmental honor. The program recognizes individuals, organizations, …
Petition to Legalize Industrial Hemp
The Hemp Industries Association, along with the Kentucky Hemp Industry Council filed a petition Wednesday to legalize industrial hemp. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health for …
Chinese Pork Prices Continue to Rise
Chinese pork prices climbed to new records this week, according to government data, signaling its auctions of frozen pork reserves and other measures to boost production are doing little to …
U.S. Bison Sales Increasing
The National Bison Association last week announced U.S. bison sales have topped $340 million at the retail and foodservice level. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember …