…added as the ninth major food allergen when the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act became effective. This means that sesame, when present in a food, is…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-28-23
…Almond Industry Award season, organic strawberries bringing in higher prices, and weed issues in rice and the resistance of watergrass. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-27-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the topics of an upcoming State Board of Food and Ag meeting, gas…
New Grant Program Seeks to Address Workforce Challenges
A new pilot program that seeks to bolster the food and ag supply chain and tackle farm workforce challenges has been introduced by the Biden-Harris Administration. The Farm Labor Stabilization…
Next-Gen Institute for Digital Agriculture
…include developing and integrating analytical methods and digital technologies — like sensors, automation, and robots — that enhance food production and inform decision-making for sustainable and resilient systems. K-State President…
Egyptian Citrus in the U.S. Would Be ‘Calamity’ for California Growers
…that cheaper fruit coming in, we would expect retailers to be bidding down the price and that would end up being lower prices for growers,” Cranney explained. According to USDA,…
Deadlines Approaching for AIM for Climate Components
…innovation mission for climate? The US-United Arab Emirates co-chaired AIM for Climate Initiative sponsors a webinar the last week of September on the food systems and agriculture innovation agenda highlighting…
Farmers Could Feel Effects of Government Shutdown
…for food or housing. “It certainly would have an effect on programs that are funded through annual appropriations. So, for starters, a shutdown would jeopardize vital nutrition assistance for nearly…
Wheat Industry Supports the American Farmers Feed the World Act
…a statement. “The American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 offers an important rebalancing to ensure that Food for Peace remains focused on effectively delivering as much American-grown food…
California Peach Crop Surpasses Early Season Expectations
…The increase in production was also accompanied by good prices for growers. Overall, the peach crop was largely without too many pest and disease issues. However, there were several rejections…
USDA Expands Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Food Waste
…Community Food Projects, Competitive Grants Program to reduce food loss and waste, get surplus wholesome food to individuals, and develop linkages between food producers, providers and food recovery organizations. Since…
Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program Accepting Applications
Full proposals for projects aimed at addressing methane emissions are currently being accepted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The new 2023 Livestock Enteric Methane Emission Reduction…
Majority of U.S. Apples Used in Juices
…45.9 pounds of apples per person were available for domestic consumption, according to USDA’s Food Availability data product. Fifty-two percent of the available apples for U.S. domestic use, 23.7 pounds…
USDA Study Underscores Importance of Food Safety Education Month
…five-year study that observed how consumers prepared meals. The study observed food safety behaviors, including participants’ thermometer use for ground pork sausage, handwashing, and cleaning and sanitizing food preparation surfaces….