There’s been substantial consolidation in the retail food market in the last thirty years. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. food retail sector experienced substantial consolidation…
California Chill Report: Working to Refine Chill Modeling
Extension Specialist in Orchard Systems in the Department of Plant Science at UC Davis, Giulia Marino has been working to more thoroughly understand chill accumulation in cherry trees. The main…
Corn Growers Praise Biden Officials for Stance on Biotech Corn
…pressing climate and food security challenges.” NCGA President Tom Haag responded, “This is significant development and good news for corn growers.” Mexico announced in late 2020 a decree banning biotech…
Time Running Out to Apply for 2022 Food Safety Certification Assistance
Specialty crop producers are being reminded that assistance is available for certain food safety certification costs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the Food Safety Certification…
VofV: Seana Day on How Farmers Can Use Technology to Make Financially Sound Decisions
…out more at WGA.com. In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Seana Day, Partner with Culterra Capital and Venture Partner with Better Food Ventures, joins Dennis Donohue and Candace…
Tempered Expectations for Cotton Plantings Despite Improved Water Outlook
…I think those are going to be more than competitive and I think will temper how much more cotton gets planted.” Several storm systems have helped improve reservoir storage levels…
Week in Review: Lawmakers Call for Better Water Management & Cover Crops Helping Absorb Rain
…and the recent storm systems that came through California demonstrated multiple advantages. Multiple organizations representing the fresh produce industry are raising concerns about a potential retail grocery merger. Get all…
New Organic Rules Finally Released by USDA
…the organic sector and the trusted USDA organic seal is a key part of the USDA Food Systems Transformation initiative,” Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt…
California Strawberries Experience Storm Damage Nearing $200 Million
…directly to each county to further understand the scope of overall storm losses. The recent storm systems have eroded approximately 350 acres. As of January 19, nearly 1,500 acres were…
E-Application for 1890 National Scholars Program Introduced
…for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program. The program aims to encourage students at 1890s institutions to pursue food and agriculture career paths. For the first time, the new e-application for…
California Chill Report: Increased Moisture Helping Winter Fog Events
Several storms that California has experienced are adding moisture to the ground and bringing more fog events than in previous winters. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor for Yolo, Solano,…
VofV: Simon Pearson from The Lincoln Institute of Agri-Food Technology Talks Agtech Solutions on a Global Scale
…out more at WGA.com. On this episode of Voices of the Valley, Simon Pearson, Founding Director of The Lincoln Institute of Agri-Food Technology, shares insight into how aiming for lofty…
Cover Crops Prove Valuable During Recent Storms
Cover crops provide a variety of benefits to growers and the recent storm systems that came through California demonstrated multiple advantages. Chris Sayer from Petty Ranch in Ventura County said…
Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Donations Surpass $4 Million
…by promoting the ag industry and helping Culver’s guests gain a deeper connection to their food. In the To Farmers With Love Contest, Culver’s encouraged guests to celebrate the hardworking people…