…Food and Agriculture Karen Ross spoke to the work being done to prepare the next generation of farm employees and what will be needed moving forward. There was also a…
Grassley Wants Administration to Fill Ag Trade Positions
…abundance of food. Grassley also says, “Every day that passes without qualified leadership in these positions means the U.S. is playing without a full team against our competitors. Agriculture trade…
MSOB: Using A ‘Fear Effect’ to Combat Aphid Populations
…we want to be removed from our crop systems. But predators can also influence prey behavior and physiology by effectively scaring them,” said Hermann. “We want to see in the…
Contract Producers Eligible for Assistance Under Recent CFAP 2 Update
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) is being updated to provide support for contract producers left out of previous relief efforts. Livestock and poultry producers along with producers…
Dairy Donation Program Provides Funding Support to Address Food Insecurity
…addressing food insecurity through the program to apply for reimbursements for eligible dairy donations. “The benefits of the Dairy Donation Program are twofold – it supplements other financial support for…
FDA Adjusts Lettuce Sampling Protocols for the Salinas Valley
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its lettuce sampling protocols for the Salinas Valley. FDA has been in the process of collecting and testing lettuce grown in…
EPA Moves to End Chlorpyrifos Use on National Scale
…the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA). “Farmers and ranchers care deeply about the quality of our crops – nothing is more important than producing safe, nutritious food. So, we must be…
New Website Offers Regenerative Agriculture Resources
…aims to increase soil health, protect water quality, and enhance conservation approaches on farms. Major food and agriculture companies such as General Mills, Bayer, Walmart, Cargill, Corteva, Pepsico, and even…
New Emergency Program to Help Rescue Animals During Disasters
…CVET will operate under a memorandum of understanding with the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the Office of Emergency Services. It will take some time to fully develop…
USDA Announces Improvements to the Dairy Safety Net and New Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program
…food insecurity and mitigate food waste and loss; and $580 million for Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage for small and medium farms. Outside the pandemic assistance, USDA will also make improvements…
Farmers’ Almanac Released with Modern Take
…to head outdoors and reconnect with the environment by growing their own food, shopping locally, and using natural remedies whenever possible.” The Farmers’ Almanac was first released in 1818. For…
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
…your local USDA Service Center. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for…
Rising Global Income Levels Help Keep Demand Strong for California Ag Products
Despite the ongoing challenges, the overall long-term outlook for California agriculture remains positive. North American Regional Head of RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness for RaboBank, Roland Fumasi explained that global income…
Tasty, Leafy Green That’s as Fun to Grow as it is to Eat
…really lovely eaten raw in salads and wraps especially if you like colorful food. You can use them in lieu of other baby greens in just about any recipe. Listen…