Is a new global food supply threat looming? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A lack of rice could be the next big strain on the global food…
VofV: En Solucion and Seeking the Food Safety Holy Grail
…to mitigate the risks in food safety. A member of Western Growers’ elite international Food Safety Cohort that will appear at the event, En Solucion is working to employ ozone…
Watching for Advancements in Ag Technology
…developed in a plant or plant pest for use in the United States. BRS also works with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration, as needed,…
Good Year So Far for California Cotton, ‘Knock on Wood’
…in acreage would have been even more substantial as prices remain strong. At the same time that growers are seeing increased prices, particularly for Pima cotton, input costs have also…
Inflation Hitting Farm Families
…lower prescription drug prices. Republicans cite other economists at the Penn Wharton School of Business and Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation that argued the bill Schumer hopes to bring up…
AgTechX Food Safety Technology Event at Reedley College August 18
…the food safety event will be held at Reedley College on August 18 beginning at 1 p.m. The event is part of the AgTechX Food Safety initiative, a yearlong program…
Higher Beef Prices Could Follow Shrinking U.S. Cattle Herd
…looking at higher beef prices continuing in their local meat cases. Due to high feed prices and severe drought, ranchers were forced to reduce their cattle herds. Grain prices have…
Almond Update: ABC Board of Directors Begins Its New Term
…industry, setting policy and approving budgets for research, reporting, advertising, quality control, and food safety. ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott expressed his gratitude for the individuals newly elected and…
Inflation Reduction Act Includes $4 Billion for Drought Relief
…funding for drought-related priorities in the Colorado River Basin, which supports 5.7 million acres of irrigated agriculture including most of the nation’s winter vegetables as well as other high-value foods…
Fun Facts about Farmers Markets
…travel less than 50 miles to the market. More than half travel less than ten miles. To find farmers markets and local food close to you, you can use the USDA…
Organic Livestock Standards Proposal Praised by Industry Groups
…relates to the Organic Foods Production Act and the authority for regulating animal welfare. The Trump Administration had previously asserted that it did not have the requisite authority for regulating…
Food Prices Post Biggest Drop Since 2008
Food prices continue to drop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Global food prices fell by the biggest amount since 2008 due to easing concerns over the supplies…
Celebrating National Farmers Market Week
…Vilsack say it’s in recognition of the role farmers markets play in making more nutritious food available to local communities. This is the 23rd year for National Famers Market Week,…
Week in Review: Ag’s Disadvantage in Politics & Inflation Reduction Act Investments
…to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to establish a Standard of Identity for olive oil. Get all of the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox by subscribing to…