…done it at the expense of family farmers and ranchers, who work hard every day to harvest the food that feeds families across the country. Other legislative efforts include the…
Multi-Million Dollar Gift for Students from Diverse Backgrounds
The USDA’s multi-million dollar gift for students from diverse backgrounds. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture…
Almond Update: Industry Members Encouraged to Serve on Board of Directors
…in major areas, that includes marketing, research, public relations and advertising, nutrition, statistical reporting, and even quality control and food safety,” Hillman noted. “We encourage everyone to take a look…
CA Corner Stores Get a Healthy Make Over
California’s Department of Food and Agriculture Healthy Refrigeration Program is allowing fresh fruits and vegetables to get into the hands of all Californians who want them. The program provides energy-efficient…
VofV: To Advance Food Safety, Get Out of the Box
…U.S. Food and Drug Administration veteran shares several “out of the box” methods for advancing food safety, preventing outbreaks/contaminations and minimizing the exposure of risk to consumers. This includes ways…
Prepare for a fruitful year
Growers Look to Take on Supply Chain Challenges Over the past several years, the U.S. agriculture industry has faced unprecedented realities of supply uncertainty and sourcing challenges to meet consumer demand, and ultimately deliver an abundant food…
California’s Climate Smart Agriculture
…and cutting their energy consumption. The California Department of Food and Agriculture provides programs including the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, Healthy Soils Program, Dairy Digester Research and Development…
Plants and Fruit Trees at Risk of a Spotted Lanternfly Infestation
…delicatula) Pinterest image Images via USDA Pest Alert Pinterest image Early-stage nymph. Photo by Ekkehard Wachmann via a notice from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Pinterest image Late stage nymph….
Impact Farmers Make When It Comes to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
…increased 31-percent, from roughly 250 million to 329 million in 2019. With more people comes the need for more food. And, more food production could also mean more greenhouse gas…
USDA Supports Supply Chain Enhancement with $215 Million Investment
…America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, promoting competition and fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 02-24-22
…be a U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champion, harvest automation efforts to expedite development and scholarships that are available to support the next generation of certified crop advisors. Tune…
VofV: Forging Uncommon Collaborations to Solve World Hunger
…out more at WGA.com. How do we create a more resilient food supply for the planet and address both food and nutrition insecurity? By implementing new programs that bring urban…
Walnut Outlook Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
…producers still have an edge over other countries. “Quality and food safety continue to be a competitive advantage for U.S. walnuts and U.S. tree nuts in general. This sustainability focus…
Secretary Vilsack to Discuss Climate Change During Trade Mission to Dubai
…Almheiri as part of the Expo 2020 Food Agriculture & Livelihoods Business Forum. The U.S. and UAE officially launched AIM for Climate in November 2021 at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland….