…Federal opportunities to students currently enrolled in qualifying educational programs or institutions, with a comprehensive developmental program intended to provide students with experience in a dynamic work environment that will…
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Specialty and Exotic Produce Delivery Possible with New Sysco Partnership
…offers more than 170,000 different products, covering nearly all areas of foodservice such as specialty food and beverages, kitchen supplies and heavy equipment. Orders that are sent out for next-day…
BEE Where Website Helps Growers
Bees and beehives, in an almond orchard in the Central Valley of California Photo by Len Wilcox A new program has started that helps growers know when when beehives are…
CCM: Farm Bill Deal Good for Citrus Future
…Program and the National Clean Plant Network (NCPN). Additionally, funding will continue for the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC) program which helps growers overcome artificial trade barriers. “On behalf…
Agriculture Groups Respond to USMCA Signing
…indications that erect barriers to U.S. exports of products that rely on common food names. Industry leaders said the ultimate impact of the agreement, which must be approved by Congress,…
Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Highlights Progress and Goals for the Industry
…to increase. We need to continue to find ways to make sure that dairy fits into sustainable food systems going forward. It’s been a really positive discussion about how we…
Public Safety vs. Producer Income in Recent E. coli Outbreak
…future, but also understands the public safety standpoint of FDA’s announcement days before a major holiday based around food. “According to the CDC, this strain of E. coli is a…
Combatting ACP by Removing Abandoned Citrus Farms
…be the first to enact this particular type of proactive approach in fighting the spread of ACP. The abatement program has taken enforcement action on 60 properties totaling 423 acres…
Beyond Meat Files for Initial Public Offering
…future. The U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture (USDA) recently came to an agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding which agency will have regulatory responsibilities. The…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
…market development, and conservation and environmental stewardship programs within the legislation are especially important for farmers and ranchers. These programs will help provide certainty to rural America at a time…
New Cotton Trust Protocol Initiative
…to strengthen our sustainability message and develop a program that will be farm-level in orientation,” said NCC President and CEO Dr Gary Adams. “We will look at enrolling producers in…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…the Sacramento Valley area and increase the reliability of the California water supply. It was made possible through USDA’s Community Facilities direct loan program. USDA Announces Funding for CA Water…
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
…animal production systems safe and healthy. The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) has awarded $7.1 million this year to 74 food animal and public health veterinarians. The program provides…