…the many ways they can be enjoyed in snacks and meals.” Clinical research suggests eating just one serving of eight strawberries a day may improve heart health, help manage diabetes,…
Almond Update: Achievement Awards to Recognize Industry Contributions
…research-driven. That person could be directly in the almond industry day-to-day, or it could be a researcher that spans other commodities.” Last year, George Goshgarian, Sr. was the winner of…
California Dairy Industry Priorities for the Next Farm Bill
As Congress continues working on the 2023 Farm Bill, the California dairy industry has several priorities for lawmakers to consider. Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs for the California Milk…
Tech Features at World Dairy Expo
Bringing tech to the spotlight in the dairy industry. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The 2022 World Dairy Expo is underway this week in Madison, Wisconsin. It…
Alexis Taylor Advances Through Senate Agriculture Committee
…Taylor had told the Committee during her nomination hearing last week that “ag is not just what I do, but who I am.” Groups including the U.S. Dairy Export Council,…
Week in Review: Responding to New Citrus Disease & Federal Order Helps CA Dairy Producers
State and federal officials are collaborating in the development of a regulatory response to the new citrus disease in California. Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs for the California Milk…
Almond Update: Keeping Trees Safe from Fungal Pathogens
…plant pathology specialist at the Kearney Agriculture Research and Education Center, provided insight on the issue during a presentation at The Almond Conference last year. “Having the right diagnostic is…
Dairy Research Centers Celebrate 35 Years
…The network’s six centers include: California Dairy Innovation Center Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center Northeast Dairy Foods Research Center Southeast Dairy Foods Research Center Western Center for Dairy Research Wisconsin…
Value of Insured Specialty Crops Nearly Doubles Over Last Decade
…about $12 billion to about $21 billion in 2020, not accounting for inflation. A report from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) highlights recent changes in growers’ use of the Noninsured…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-26-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers biologicals showing little efficacy in combatting botrytis in strawberries, the dairy industry encourages…
Federal Order Proves Valuable for California Dairy Farmers
California dairy farmers have been operating under a Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) as of November 1, 2018. Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs for the California Milk Producers Council,…
Latest Data Shows California Farm Receipts Increased in 2021
…and nuts. Of the more than 400 commodities produced in California, the most valuable commodity in 2021 was dairy products and milk, valued at $7.57 billion. Grapes and almonds were…
Almond Update: Keeping Almonds the Most Popular Nut in Food Products
…and technical resources, along with nutrition and sustainability research information. Participating in these types of events and exhibitions helps to keep almonds visible in the food industry. “Sharing samples for…
Executive Order Seeks to Advance Biotechnology Investment
…to improve access to federal data and support further research and development in the sector. Other priorities in the order include the continued development of a global bioeconomy while also…