In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom explained the benefits of no-dig garden bed vegetable gardening. Today Cathy gives you some good tips on building your own no-dig garden bed. That’s coming…
Walnut Raisin Prune Report, State Summary 2016 Crop Year
The information contained in this report was supplied by handlers of walnuts, raisins, and prunes to fulfill reporting requirements of Sections 55601.7 and 55601.8 of the Food and Agricultural Code….
SNAP Recipients Affected by Northern California Wildfires Receive USDA Relief
…home. USDA’s actions will provide alternative options for immediate food access. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service administers 15 nutrition assistance programs, including the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs,…
NIFA Biotechnology Grants Put Science at Center of Food Safety Policy
…organisms. The program also supports conferences that bring together scientists, regulators, and other stakeholders to discuss topics related to biotechnology and assessments of risk. Projects are supported in several program…
CDFA and DWR Award Grant to Improve Water Efficiency
…been over drafted. A portion of the funding for the grant comes from the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program offered through CDFA that offers financial assistance for water conservation…
California Produce Getting Legislative Support
Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a bill requiring state agencies to prioritize California produce when purchasing food. Assembly Bill 822, mandates state-run institutions to buy agricultural products from California if…
NAFTA Talks Reach Standstill
…as U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has confirmed the U.S. will table its dairy proposal, for now. The proposal seeks to end Canada’s dairy supply management program, a “non-starter” for…
USDA Helps Small Businesses Develop New Agricultural Products, Technology
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced grants to help bring agricultural business ideas from the drawing board to the marketplace. Funding is…
California Labor Shortages Detailed in Survey
…who participated in the survey noted using the existing H-2A agricultural immigration program. Many farmers cited the cost and overall burden inherent with the program as reasons they did not…
AFBF Backs Timely Reg Review of Food Production Tools
…according to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “American agriculture must stay on the cutting edge of technology,” Duvall said. “Agency collaboration and efficient government review of new food…
‘Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner’ Once Again
…methods are imperative due to the marketing budget being derived from the Beef Checkoff Program. The amount of funding available for promotions and advertising is significantly less than what it…
No “Skull and Crossbones” for GMO Apple Labels
…non-browning apple, the artic apple, to increase apple sales and reduce food waste. About 45 percent of fruits and vegetables grown are thrown away, according to the United Nations. From…
USDA Invests in Research on Next Generation of Agricultural Technology
…nutritious food, new biofuels, and bioproducts.” AFRI is America’s flagship competitive grants program for foundational and translational research, education, and extension projects in the food and agricultural sciences. AFRI’s Agriculture…
Governors Write Trump Regarding RFS
…the RFS program and on using waiver authorities to further reduce biodiesel volumes. The National Biodiesel Board echoed the comments from the letter, saying the latest proposed cuts to the…