…June as the official California Avocado Month and they continue the tradition this year. Avocados are grown by about 3000 California growers primarily with Groves from San Diego to Monterey….
ACP Detection Response: ‘The System is Working’
…an ACP detection over the last month. The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division (CPDPD) has been implementing delimitation protocols and necessary treatment programs. CPDPD Director Victoria Hornbaker told AgNet…
Significant Advancements Made in Local Food Procurement Efforts
…Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA) and the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS) are proving instrumental in strengthening local and regional food systems. The programs help support food purchasing…
Extensive Study Says GMO Corn Not Harmful to Non-Target Insects
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Stabenow on Senate Ag Committee Work
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USDA Seeks Proposals for Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership
…a proven record of success, as further reflected in the program’s inclusion in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.” Landscape restoration project proposals are due by Aug. 5, this year, for the…
New Organic Transition Initiative to Address Several Industry Needs
As much as $300 million will be made available through a new Organic Transition Initiative from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program is part of the Food System…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-06-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers changes needed to the H2A program, changes to the walnut marketing orders are…
Changes to Walnut Marketing Order Still Working Through the Process
The California Walnut Board (CWB) has remained actively working on adjustments to the Federal Marketing Order. CWB Director of Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Joshua Rahm said the industry efforts initially…
Stay Safe During the Summer Grilling Season
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Largely Positive Response to USDA’s Food Supply Chain Transformation Plan
…Eric Deeble said in a news release. “When taken together with USDAs recent actions to fight concentration and consolidation and support climate focused conservation programs, these new investments will help…
Vilsack on Food Systems in Farm Bill
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Study Demonstrates Value of Programs Supporting Export Market Development
…Senior Government Relations Representative with the National Cotton Council, Robbie Minnich said the findings were similar to other previous studies. Programs such as the Market Access Program and the Foreign…
Drivers Across the U.S. Reach 30 Billion Miles on E15 Fuel
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