…(FSMA). The proposed rule, “Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption Relating to Agricultural Water,” falls under the purview of the Produce Safety Rule…
Citrus Production Benefits from Rain and Cooler Temperatures
…explained that the cold weather and rain “has just been a perfect start for the citrus season.” While the rain has put a damper on harvesting, it is still welcomed…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. If you’d like to subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit our GovDelivery subscriber page. USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
…Month in February, the CWB worked with retailers nationwide on a campaign to display walnuts with messaging about their heart-health benefits*. With 34 participating retailers, operating 10,400 locations, retailers saw…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…packaging commodities or value-added products like jam. Micro Farm is available for the 2022 crop year. Sales closing dates are Jan. 31, 2022, Feb. 28, 2022, or March 15, 2022,…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…submitted by a local government, Tribal government, non-profit or cooperative. Applications for funding must be submitted through USDA Rural Development’s online application system on the ReConnect webpage. For additional information, see…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…and regional production where businesses can compete fairly, because a greater share of the profit will go to those growing, harvesting, and preparing our food.” “The strength of America’s agricultural…
Proposed Water Rule a Return to “Overreach”
Image courtesy of American Farm Bureau Federation Ag groups are reacting to the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule to replace the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, and they’re not happy with…
Students Leaders Prepare for the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo
FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural education this week during the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Held virtually last year,…
Sharing the Story of Agriculture with Food and Farm Facts
…The 32-page, full-color book features updated facts and easy-to-read infographics about U.S. agriculture that can be used in various ways to help increase agricultural literacy. The book would be a…
Almond Update: Silent Auction Returns to TAC With Added Support for FFA
…proceeds benefitting the California FFA’s Scholarship Fund. So, 100 percent of the proceeds raised go directly toward scholarships for graduating seniors who are pursuing a degree in agriculture,” Bailey explained….
Exports Projected to Reach New High in Fiscal Year 2022
…high for fiscal year 2021 before increasing further in fiscal year 2022. Livestock, poultry, and dairy exports, which have averaged $29.5 billion from 2015 to 2020, are forecast to rise…
New Loan Guarantee Initiative Launched by USDA
…build a food system that is fair, competitive, distributed and resilient where a greater share of the food dollar goes to those growing, harvesting, processing and preparing our food.” USDA…
What’s Left on the To-Do List for Gardens This Year
…left on the gardening to-do list for the year. October is a time of preparing for the winter months and harvesting the last veggies still lingering in the garden bed….
