…rural and low-income areas, leaving so-called “food deserts” where bargain retailers move in. As an example of the impact bargain retailers are having in the grocery sector Dollar General and…
California Table Grape Industry Gets $10 Million in USDA Relief
…commodities affected by increased tariffs imposed by China. The grapes were purchased for more than $10 million and will ultimately be delivered to food banks and other food programs around…
Industry Excited for Dairy Policy Reforms in Farm Bill
…Margin Coverage (DMC) program. The new program will create higher coverage levels to address deficiencies in the current program’s feed-cost formula. There will also be more flexibility for producers of…
Almond Matters: Controlling Fleabane and Marestail in Orchards
…well. “A program that is targeting fleabane and marestail will be a good foundation program for the entire winter weed spectrum that we get this time of year,” Lopez said….
CFDF Issues Virulent Newcastle Disease Alert
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Animal Health and Food Safety Services issued a disease alert. Virulent Newcastle Disease has been found in a commercial chicken operation in…
New ‘Bee Where’ Program Should Be Here By Spring
The ‘Bee Where’ program that was launched at the California Association of Pest Control Advisors annual conference is expected to be ready to go by spring. Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner…
Ag Must Be Part Of U.S.-EU Trade Deal, Groups Insist
An ad hoc coalition of more than 50 food and agriculture organizations is insisting that any trade deal between the United States and the European Union include agriculture and that…
Farm Bureau’s Duvall, Aiken Cite Strengths of Clean Water Rule
…echo Acting Administrator Wheeler, since we provide food for the table, we deserve a seat at the table,” Aiken said. “Farmers, homebuilders and businessmen from across Tennessee and surrounding states…
USDA Traveler Website Helps Santa and His Elves
…ranchers and citizens.” Both food items and other agricultural-based items (things like plants, seeds, and gifts made from wood or plants) from other countries can carry pests and diseases not…
Tips on Caring for Your Christmas Tree
In previous programs, Cathy Isom gave you tips on planting, and growing, your own Christmas tree. In today’s program Cathy has some important tips about caring for your Christmas tree…
Round Two of Trade Mitigation Payments Coming From USDA
…managing the food purchase and distribution program, purchasing up to $1.2 billion in various commodities. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is distributing these commodities through multiple nutrition assistance programs. …
More Produce Recalled from E. coli Outbreak
…press release that it is committed to its customers and has worked for years to provide a safe and healthy food supply. The operation was identified in the original investigation because…
Virulent Newcastle Disease in Commercial Poultry in California
…will be examining the birds housed at the operation. APHIS is working closely with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to evaluate the birds, “where they originated from, any…
USDA Highlights Benefits of Improved Dairy Safety Net Tool
…for MPP-Dairy has closed, USDA encourages dairy producers to consider other programs, including the Dairy Revenue Protection Program, Livestock Gross Margin Insurance for Dairy Cattle, Environmental Quality Incentives Program, and Conservation Stewardship Program. Contact…