…reference prices and will also implement more stringent food safety measures for produce coming into the U.S. The increased oversight is creating some significant concern for some importers and retailers….
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…access for high quality U.S. food and agricultural products to 127 million Japanese consumers. In the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement, Japan has committed to provide substantial market access to American food…
CDFA’s New ‘One-Stop-Shop” Farmer Resource Portal
…to ensure the inclusion of socially-disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in the development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of food and agriculture laws, regulations, policies, and programs. The Farmer Equity Act defines…
Dealing with Maggots in the Compost Pile
…get rid of them. Such as adding layers of brown, well-dried things like leaves, straw, and egg cartons. This will dry the compost out and reduce the amount of food…
Farmers, Restaurants, Chefs Urge Passage of USMCA
…Trade Agreement and enhance the movement of food products on the continent. The coalition letter says the new agreement would benefit California farmers by improving market access in Mexico and…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-24-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering updates to the H-2A program, details on the Crop…
Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Open for 2020
SACRAMENTO (CDFA-September 23, 2019) — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2020 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Each year, CDFA conducts…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-23-19
…the pros and cons of summer cover crops and details on the payment changes made to the WHIP plus program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Public Comment Sessions for Healthy Soils Program Begin Today
The California Department of Food and Agriculture will be hosting three public stakeholder meetings to provide updates on the Healthy Soils Program and receive comments and suggestions for the next…
Shaping the ‘Women for the Land’ Initiative in California
…Technical Assistance Program Grant to help expand the program through 2021. The overall goal of the program is the widespread adoption of environmentally sound farming practices, through supporting underserved groups…
Best Practices for Getting Food Products into Retail Outlets
Alli Ball hosting a panel on selling food products during the 2019 California Food Expo The process to get food products onto store shelves can be lengthy and difficult, particularly…
Perdue Comments on Administrative Actions to Streamline H-2A Process
…H-2A temporary agricultural program. These two actions will ease regulatory burdens on our farmers and ranchers, making it easier for them to follow the law and hire farm workers through…
California Receives Funding to Support Trade Development
…in years past, and it will be the third year that CDFA and GO-Biz will jointly administer the program. The STEP program has awarded approximately $157 million in grant funding…
More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in DMC Program
…farmers, ranchers and land stewards by enhancing farm support programs, improving crop insurance, maintaining disaster programs and promoting and supporting voluntary conservation. For more information, visit farmers.gov DMC webpage or contact your…