…sustainable production system to make California cotton more valuable to consumers. “Buyers and markets are paying attention to sustainability, climate change mitigation and protecting natural resources,” said UC Cooperative Extension…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-10-20
…to optimize your online presence to better engage with consumers and what environmental groups are saying about dicamba. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
New Proposed Organic Rule Available for Public Comment
…the organic market has grown, organic supply chains have become more complex. Stronger market oversight is needed to protect farmers and consumers who choose the organic option.” The proposed organic…
FDA Announces New Protocol for Preharvest Agricultural Water Treatments
…bacteria. “Working together, the FDA and EPA have supported the development of this protocol that may ultimately help farmers address contamination issues in their water sources and protect consumers from…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program developed to help farmers, ranchers, distributors and consumers in response to the COVID-19 national emergency. From May 15 through June 30, the first period of…
Report Issued in USDA Investigation into Beef Markets
…doubt that something is wrong when consumers are paying higher prices for meat and at the same time America’s farmers and ranchers are being paid less,” American Farm Bureau Federation…
California Prune Industry Remains Strong During Pandemic
…sizing is shaping up to be really nice and we’ll get the kind of premium California prunes of the really sweet quality that consumers are used to in this year’s…
Lawmakers Encourage Better Dairy Access in Japan
…is one of the top five overseas markets for Made-in-America dairy products, and increasing demand from both Japanese food processors and consumers has created an incredible opportunity for the U.S….
California Prune Board Authorized to Continue for Another Five Years
…improving trade conditions and market support. The board will also continue with industry unification efforts and building even greater global visibility for California prunes. “Trying to get consumers’ mind- and…
Dairy Supply Chains Will Need to Remain Flexible According to Report
…behavior as we navigate through an uneven reopening.” The Dairy Supply Chains Adapt as Consumers React to COVID-19 report demonstrates that consumer purchase habits have been overhauled as most Americans…
Hemp Checkoff Program on the Horizon
…interest in growing the crop. “Today is another step forward in the right direction for hemp farmers and consumers of hemp-related products,” NIHC Board Chairman Patrick Atagi said in a…
China Imposes Coronavirus Restrictions on Food Products
…through food or food packaging. “The United States understands the concerns of consumers here domestically and around the world who want to know that producers, processors and regulators are taking…
USDA Misses Deadline on Origin of Livestock Rule
…“Organic dairy farmers are suffering and continued delays in implementing this rule will prolong the dire economics facing organic dairy farmers, as well as jeopardize consumers’ trust in the organic…
California Winegrape Growers Expected to Suffer $437 Million in Lost Sales this Fall Due to COVID-19
…to consumers through wine clubs and tasting rooms. Off-premise includes supermarkets, liquor stores, club stores and wineries; on-premise includes restaurants, hotels and stadiums. The volume of California wine sales over…