…Legislative Affairs at American Ag Credit, believes in the value of agricultural education and the importance of kids understanding where their food comes from. American Ag Credit is a member…
Pollinator Habitat Program Now Accepting Grant Applications
Eligible applicants can apply for grant funding to support pollinators through the Pollinator Habitat Program (PHP). The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting grant applications for…
Vytelle Awarded for Global Sustainability
…the 2022 Sustainability Awards program. The Sustainability Awards honor those who have made sustainability an integral part of their business practice or overall mission. The global cattle industry is facing…
VofV: Remembering Hank Giclas, Part One
…of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross, and Western Growers Assistant Vice President, Science, Sonia Salas share their memories of Hank and detail how his integrity and leadership impacted their professional…
Using A Passion for Agriculture to Educate the Next Generation
…world and those that interact with the industry. She determined at a young age that helping others understand where their food comes from was the role she wanted to fill….
World Food Prices Continue Falling as Supply Levels Rise
Global food prices dropped for a fifth-straight month after a seasonal rise in supplies took place and demand dropped for some products. The northern hemisphere wheat harvest is helping to…
Strengthening the Meat Supply Chain with Nearly $22 Million Investment
…necessary facility improvements, expand their businesses, and strengthen the nation’s food supply chain,” Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “These grants are one part of USDA’s…
USDA Program Feeds Children During Summer Months
…USDA Food and Nutrition Service administrator Cindy Long says, “Our hope is that all states will adopt the program, ensuring that all children have access to the healthy food they…
California’s New Water Strategy Comes at Opportune Time
The new water strategy from Governor Gavin Newsom to address the impact of drought may have come at an opportune time. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross…
Major School Nutrition Program Spending Declined During Pandemic
…2020 and $12.4 billion in 2021. The declines were partly due to many schools transitioning to the Summer Food Service Program and creating the temporary Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program….
USDA Releases Updated Trade Projections for 2022-23
…cautions that the global economic outlook for 2022 and 2023 is growing more uncertain due to the continued materialization of downside risks. Previous growth projections are moderated due to ongoing…
White House Announces Hunger Conference for September
…years. Millions of Americans are afflicted with food insecurity and diet-related diseases—including heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes—which are some of the leading causes of death and disability in…
Corteva Announces 2022 Climate Positive Leaders Program
…Leader recipients will receive a lifetime membership to Global Farmer Network, training and in-person participation in a Global Farmer Roundtable. Corteva will accept nominations for the program through November 30,…
Farm Groups Encourage Swift and Effective Utilization of Drought Response Funding
…related to reduced water use. The group points out that actions that could result in permanent disruptions to the overall ability to produce food should be avoided whenever possible. The…