…says USDA is providing $2.7 billion to support American farmers, students participating in school meal programs, and emergency food operations. Almost $1.3 billion goes to states to purchase food to…
USDA and NASA Team Up to Bolster Research Efforts
…news release. “We recognize the critical interface between planet-wide food security, climate change, and space, and together we are advancing cutting edge innovation, research, and workforce development to tackle some…
Biological Summit Highlights Promising Future and Short-Term Challenges
…advantage of what they can offer. “We’re in the early innings of what’s going to be an extra-inning game,” Duflock explained. The event was a collaboration with New Zealand-based agrifood…
Prop 1 Funding to Bring More Irrigation Water to South Sacramento County
…$277.5 million to help construct the Harvest Water Program, a conjunctive-use project that will supply treated wastewater to agricultural lands that also provide habitat to wildlife in southern Sacramento County….
Almond Update: Industry Ups and Downs Highlighted in Almond Journey Podcast
…has weathered a variety of industry events. Kelley said the recent supply chain issues may have left a lasting impact. “As we’ve seen with the supply chain situation where there…
USDA Accepting Applications for Chile Agribusiness Trade Mission
…trade mission coincides with Peru’s USDA-endorsed food trade show that offers additional networking opportunities for participants. “This year, we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of U.S.-Chile diplomatic relations,” says FAS…
USDA Investing $320 Million to Strengthen Supply Chains
…and create good jobs for generations to come.” USDA is investing the funds to strengthen food supply chains and create more opportunities for producers and entrepreneurs in 19 states, including…
Lamb Board Building Local Relationships
Localizing the love of lamb. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The continuing trend toward local food sourcing has put hometown butchers and specialty meat shops on the…
Animal Welfare Claims on Meat Packaging to Receive Further Scrutiny
…the label claims they see on products bearing the USDA mark of inspection are truthful and accurate,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. USDA’s Food Safety and…
Tentative Port Labor Agreement Reached
…Details of the tentative port labor agreement have yet to be released and will still need to be ratified by both parties. Several agricultural groups along with other supply chain…
Food Prices Rise Slightly in May
Another slight bump in food prices. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. After two straight months of flat food prices, the cost of food increased slightly during May….
Farmer/Congressman Supports Dignity Act for Immigrants
…the future. Duarte says those principles are a winning combination. “I really want to get back to where farmworkers can come across working work in California Food production, agriculture, packinghouses,…
West Coast Port Slowdowns Attracting More Federal Attention
…altogether, impeding the supply chain and leaving ships and the American exports they carry sitting idle at the docks.” In a statement, ILWU International President Willie Adams disputes reports from…
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Support Agrivoltaics Research
…support for the legislation. “Expanding agrisolar is all about maximizing our resources to grow both food and renewable energy on the same piece of land, while at the same time…