Another study supports the antioxidant benefits of a particular food. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Brenan Greene on Unsplash Antioxidant-rich foods are regularly encouraged as…
Dairy Margin Coverage Signups Open Through December 9
The enrollment period for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program is now open for dairy producers. The safety net program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides support for…
Hurricane Ian’s Impact on Honey Bees
…area where food is abundant year-round. They say according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida’s 5,000 registered beekeepers manage about 700,000 colonies. Many beekeepers, especially in…
Researchers Developing Corn for Diverse Organic Systems
…and soil moisture conditions, hybrids perform best under high input systems. With help from a new four-year, $1.5 million grant from USDA’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture, a team…
Global Food Insecurity Increased in 2022
…percent in fiscal year 2022. USDA’s International Food Security Assessment model estimates how food prices and incomes affect food demand and access in 77 low- and middle-income countries. Food security…
Beginning Farmers Receiving $5 Million in Grant Support
Beginning farmers and farmworkers are receiving grant support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Awards of $5 million in grant funding has been announced by CDFA’s Office…
$80 Million to Improve Nutrition in School Meals
Photo by Alexander Kovacs on Unsplash The Biden Administration this week provided $50 million in grants for schools to invest in new food service equipment that will allow them to…
Oral Arguments in Prop 12 Case Underway in Supreme Court
…have raised concerns regarding the precedent Prop 12 could set moving forward. Farm groups have noted support for ensuring the health and safety of animals. The argument against Prop 12…
Almond Update: One-Stop Shop for Incentive Program Information at TAC
…and figure out even among these agencies if there’s one that’s a better fit or another.” Agencies including the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the Natural Resources Conservation Service,…
Insect Protein Getting More Popular
…in various nutritious food products. Government support, and the presence of key manufacturers in this market, have contributed to the growth of the insect protein market. The insect protein market…
Mushrooms Gaining Popularity
…a superfood, are high in antioxidants, and contain selenium, which is a mineral that is not present in most vegetables. This mineral plays a vital role in liver enzyme function…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to be Administered by 15 Organizations
…safety costs for farmworkers, meatpacking workers, and grocery store workers. A total of $670 million is being distributed through the Farm and Food Workers Relief Grant Program (FFWR). Fifteen organizations…
Data in Consumer Perceptions of Pork
…country, the good news is mentions of pork are positive,” he said. According to the Purdue website, dashboards make our food system more understandable to consumers and to the people…
Week in Review: Newsom Signs Card Check Legislation & Farm Bill Needs for California Dairy
…Geoff Vanden Heuvel highlights the dairy safety net as being particularly important. Revised figures from the California Cotton Pest Control Board show that acreage was more substantial than previously reported….