…inflation is making the food farmers grow more expensive to produce, and is cutting into the income farm families rely on to pay bills, provide an education for their children,…
Family Farming and Industry Unity at the Core of California Raisins
…superior quality, but producers in the United States “are highly scrutinized” for production methods. “When it comes to food safety at Victor Packing, that’s our number one priority,” he said,…
EPA Updates Efforts to Address Endangered Species Act Parameters
…and abundant food supply can go hand in hand.” She highlighted the importance of balancing agricultural flexibility with ecological conservation. Historically, the EPA has faced challenges in aligning pesticide registration…
Grocery Prices Staying Higher
…back down as we’ve seen these outbreaks kind of dial back, but we’re still seeing some supply issues, due to avian influenza that have kind of driven things back up…
California Climate Laws Challenged by Ag and Business Groups
…253 and SB 261, mandate that companies, regardless of their headquarters’ location, report emissions across their supply chain and disclose climate-related financial risks and mitigation strategies. The lawsuit argues that…
Vilsack on Food as Medicine
The ag secretary discusses food as medicine. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides his views on the subject of “Food is Medicine” during…
Supporting Farm Operations Act Introduced in Congress
…that benefits farmers and employees alike. Along with this effort, AFBF will continue to press Congress on the full reforms that deliver certainty and parity to farmers who produce food…
Federal Investments to Support U.S. Specialty Crops
…unique to specialty crop exports, focusing on foreign food safety systems, export certification, and packaging requirements. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is allocated $72.9 million for innovative projects…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…regulatory burdens affecting farmers and ranchers producing our food supply.” The fruit fly invasion has impacted a number of crops across the state. An estimated cost associated with avoiding eradication…
Shielding Agriculture from Cyber Attacks
…from Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is backed by a number of agricultural groups. If passed, the bill would shield America’s supply chain from technological attacks. “America’s adversaries…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Improves & Proposed Changes to Raisin Marketing Order
…proposed amendments to the California raisin federal marketing. Approximately $12 million in funding for Healthy Soils Program Incentive Grants is available from the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Subscribe…
Water Strategy Outlined in California Water Commission Report
…for a hotter, drier future,” said California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. “It provides important ecosystem benefits, protects drinking water wells, and supports climate-resilient agriculture for healthy…
CDFA Accepting Applications for Healthy Soils Program
Approximately $12 million in funding for Healthy Soils Program Incentive Grants is available from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The program is currently accepting grant applications through…
Almond Bloom’s Local and Global Impact: Insights from BASF
…local economy, while the remaining 70 percent is exported globally. The success of our growers is paramount, not only for local communities but also for the global market, influencing supply…