…so many positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all…
Getting Free Assistance with AMMP Application and Implementation
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) is accepting grant applications until 5:00 P.M PT on Monday, August 28. AMMP provides financial assistance for…
CDFA Seeks Comments on Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Priorities
…Agriculture in the administration of the program. The program aims to address disruptions in the food supply chain caused by external events like COVID-19 and shipping delays. The program focuses…
U.S. Consumers’ Food Spending Hit Record High in 2022
…and 2009 during the Great Recession and in 2020 during the Coronavirus pandemic. Food spending includes food at home, described as food intended for off-premises consumption from retailers such as…
Partnership to Increase Competition in Food and Ag Sectors
…agriculture supply chains. All states can join the partnership by expressing their intent to participate, with the flexibility to join or depart at any time. Only participating partners qualify for…
USDA to Purchase 30 Million Pounds of Almonds
…is a commendable step towards improving the nutritional support provided to those in need as our industry recovers from the shock waves created by the global supply chain crisis,” Almond…
New Almond Board CEO Announced
The Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors has announced the selection of Clarice Turner, a seasoned global leader in the consumer goods, food service, and wine and spirits…
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
…for the Organic Production and Market Data Initiative and National Institute for Food and Agriculture would also be increased. Support for the legislation is coming from a variety of ag…
U.N. Says More People Facing Hunger
…Ours program here. U.N. Says More People Facing Hunger State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023 Urbanization, Agrifood Systems Transformation and Healthy Diets across the Rural-Urban Continuum…
Week in Review: Water Projects Streamlined & Legislative Effort to Address Tomato Pest
…action to help address the threat that broomrape represents in California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has opened grant applications for commercial dairies and livestock operations to implement…
Coalition Pushes for Timely Passage of 2023 Farm Bill
…and addressing hunger. The participating organizations note that the farm bill’s impact extends well beyond the agricultural sector, safeguarding the nation’s food supply and securing millions of jobs. As the…
Deadline Friday to Nominate Farm Dog of the Year
…a year’s worth of Purina Pro-Plan dry dog food and $5,000 in prize money. Ashcraft says there are a variety of traits that make a good farm dog. “The original…
IDF World Dairy Summit Heads to US
…Export Council side, a number of processing company representatives, and then others throughout the supply chain. Take advantage while it’s here in our backyard.” She says the summit will feature…
Sugar Policy and International Trade Topics of Discussion
The House Ways and Means Committee this week held a field hearing on trade with a focus on agriculture and critical supply chains. The hearing took place in Kimball, Minnesota…