…Since, Huerta del Valle has been able to secure a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Community Food Projects grant, and other grants resources to increase staffing and enhance…
Farm Bureau Praises Withdrawal of Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
…of our food. The rule did not promote food safety or animal welfare. It went beyond the intent of the Organic Production Act by allowing for animal welfare standards and…
USDA/NIFA Invests in Exploratory Research
…Exploratory Research Grants (ERG) program. Funding is made possible through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. The ERG program fosters the creation…
USDA Decides Not to Impose Additional Regulatory Requirements for Organic Producers and Handlers
…organic regulations could have a negative effect on voluntary participation in the National Organic Program, including real costs for producers and consumers. The existing robust organic livestock and poultry regulations…
Latest RFS Bill Ignores Ethanol Benefits and Science
…National Corn Growers Association says the bill seeks to kill what has been the most successful renewable energy program America has ever had. An NCGA news release says, “This bill…
Cap on Conventional Ethanol RINs Will Reduce Biodiesel Market
…no longer be utilized for compliance with the conventional biofuels requirements; $185 million more in feed costs for livestock producers—likely leading to an increase in food costs for consumers; and…
Celebrating National Meatball Day
Cathy Isom finishes out this week of celebrating food with one food holiday that you can literally have a ball. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Friday, March…
More Definitive Food Profiles
…nutrients are in the foods we eat—and at what levels. The achievement puts him at the forefront of scientific efforts to precisely measure nutritional values of foods. Knowing the levels…
Celebrating National Flour Month
Cathy Isom continues her series this week on celebrating food with the crucial baking ingredient recognized in the month of March. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Although…
Almond Update: NOW Mating Disruption a Viable Option
…use mating disruption in conjunction with strategically applied insecticides, most notably in orchards with high numbers of navel orangeworm or in the first years of a mating disruption program. Mating…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
Agricultural producers wanting to enhance current conservation efforts are encouraged to renew their Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) contract. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps private landowners build…
Food Waste Prevention Week Aims to Raise Awareness About Unused Food
…2018, as “Food Waste Prevention Week” in California. Forty percent of all food waste occurs at the individual or household level, and 90 percent of Americans throw away food too…
CFBF: Requiring Workers Return to Home Country Not an Option
…Policy Bryan Little said. For the employers, the want is obvious. They need a reliable workforce to be profitable and grow and harvest the food that feeds the world. The…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-06-18
…or private pesticide treatments done by the California Department of Food and Agriculture and there is still time for almond trees during bloom to minimize freeze damage. @AgProcessors @Cotton1785 @thealmonddoctor…