…of other items may be supplemented from other growing regions, but at a higher cost. For example, buyers may have to rely more heavily on Florida and Mexico for corn,…
Americans Eating More Foreign Produce Than Ever Before
…area farmer and President of San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau Carlos Castaneda says the need for ag labor is a major factor in why U.S. farmers are not able…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…National Organic Program to provide up-to-date information about certified organic operations across the supply chain $11.5 million annually for certification cost-share assistance, which reimburses the costs of annual certification for…
Almond Board: Upcoming Almond Grower Field Day
…portion of the day will be spent on creating personal nitrogen management plans. The day will conclude with a working lunch (no cost to attendees) and a presentation by Northern…
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
…simple, actionable, low-cost steps that help make sure that the healthy food on kids’ plates ends up in their stomachs,” said Vilsack. “These grants are part of USDA’s ongoing commitment…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…provide revenue opportunities while also promoting conservation for small and mid-sized farmers. The hoop house cost share program began as a pilot in 2010. Since then, more than 10,000 hoop…
Costa Introduces Bills to Increase CA Water Storage
From the Office of Congressman Jim Costa Legislation Would Expand Shasta Dam, Temperance Flat, and San Luis Reservoir Washington, DC—Rep. Jim Costa introduced a package of legislation that would invest…
The Total Cost and Value of Food Loss
How much food is lost or wasted, and how much does that translate in dollar value? That’s the focus of a recent USDA study. Rod Bain reports. The Total and…
Enhanced School Wellness Environments Make the Smart Choice the Easy Choice for a Healthier Next Generation
…the percentage of students that have identified as eligible for free meals through other assistance programs, and the school pays the remainder of the cost. This may sound ho-hum technical,…
CDFA Drought Meeting Next Week
…focuses on drought conditions for farm workers with speakers from the California Rural Legal Assistance and the California Farm Labor Contractors Association. The final panel on drought conditions is with…
Federal Drought Aid Coming to California; Long Term Solution Sought
…and challenged all Californians to work on solutions. California Senator Jim Costa, who introduced emergency legislation to provide short-term drought relief, said that the impact this year would be “$10…
Farm Labor Reform Study Findings
Some interesting findings on a new study on Farm Labor Reform. Julie McPeake has this report….
Aquaponics Curriculum Teaches New Fish Farming Techniques to Ag Students
…a market or in a restaurant, unless it is labeled as wild-caught, it came from a fish farm,” According to Young. “Wild-caught salmon, for example, is seasonal and costs substantially…
Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy
…reflect the times in which we live. They are reviewed, written, debated, and reauthorized nearly every five years. Today our concerns are rightly placed on reducing the size and cost…