Chicken has become the nation’s most available meat source. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Trương Hoàng Huy Ngân from Pixabay The supply of chicken available…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…about current problems during his opening statements. He mentioned the impacts of the pandemic on supply chains and manufacturing around the globe. “The Biden Administration has taken important actions to…
Western Water Supply Issues to be Addressed in New USDA Strategy
…to deliver assistance that the severity of the water supply challenges in the West demand.” Some of the western water supply issues to be addressed through the new Framework include…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 02-28-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers supply chain logistics looking much better for almonds this year, the industry’s surprise…
LandFlex Grants of $25 Million Awarded to Three GSAs
…California Department of Food and Agriculture. The program has been designed to help bring GSAs into early compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The Madera County GSA was…
Sorghum: A Useful Pollinator Food Source
…Ours program here. Sorghum a Useful Pollinator Food Source Sorghum: The Unlikely Food Source for Pollinators A honeybee (left), southern carpenter bee (middle) and bumblebee (right) collect sorghum pollen. Photos…
Disappointment in FDA’s Proposal for Plant-Based Milk Alternatives
Dairy industry groups have expressed concern about the latest proposal for labeling plant-based milk alternatives. A draft guidance was recently issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The…
FACA Farm Bill Priorities Heralded by Industry Members
…approaches for various conservation practices. The 80+ member alliance was first launched in 2020 to help bolster climate solutions throughout the supply chain. FACA represents the interests of farmers, manufacturers,…
Culvers Honors FFA with Essay Contest
A restaurant chain is honoring the FFA. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Courtesy National FFA Organization and Culver’s Restaurant Advocating for the importance of agriculture and agricultural…
Initial CVP Allocations Announced and SWP Allocation Increased
…fallowed in Westlands. An adequate and reliable supply of surface water is critical to the viability of the communities and farms in the San Joaquin Valley and their ability to…
FMI Encourages FDA to Refine Healthy Definition
…into account the entire food supply, fewer than five percent of products would qualify. Hatcher adds, “A definition that only allows an exceedingly small number of foods to bear a…
California Water Mismanagement Called Out by Lawmakers
…state is not taking advantage of the opportunities when they present themselves. “We have an amazing resource in this state, with the water supply. Even in drought years. Yet, we’re…
Chef Martin Yan New Pistachio Ambassador
…career spanning over four decades, Chef Yan has traveled around the world, sharing the best of Chinese and American culture, food, and tips for personal enrichment with multiple generations of…
Officials Respond to Confirmed ACP Discovery in Sonoma
…of Agriculture will be coordinating responsive action. with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The ACP discovery was confirmed after an analysis of a survey trap in a residential…