…to help the agricultural industry pollinate their crops presents a substantial opportunity. Koppert Biological Systems (KBS) will be launching a new pollinator tool that farmers will be able to deploy….
Consumers Encourages to Give ‘The Gift of Eggs’ in New Ad Campaign
…American Egg Board offers a reminder that versatility and affordability make a dozen eggs the perfect type of “present” both for holidays at home and food gifting. The lighthearted digital…
Almond Matters: 2021 Crop Preparations
…it is needed. In dry years growers have used their irrigation systems to help ensure the efficacy of preemergent products. The type of irrigation system will dictate whether that will…
Bee Species Prevented from Being Considered Fish Under CESA
…Western, Crotch, and Suckley cuckoo bumblebees. A petition was initially filed by the Xerces Society, Defenders of Wildlife and the Center for Food Safety to have the bees listed as…
Less Than 10 Days Left to Apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
There are less than 10 days left to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2). The program provides direct relief to producers who continue to encounter challenges…
OGS Grower Roundtable Coming Up Next Week
The Organic Produce Network (OPN) is hosting an online event in lieu of its annual Organic Grower Summit (OGS). The virtual event is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9 at 10 a.m….
Fruits and Veggies You Should Never Store Together
Some fruits and veggies you should never store together. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Storing your food properly is one of the keys to extending its life….
Importance of Grape Crush Report During Heavy Wildfire Year
…of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) difficult. CAWG suggests that operations use CDFA’s frequently asked questions document titled ‘How to Report Smoke Affected Grapes‘. CAWG President and CEO John Aguirre said…
FarmLink Project Helps Farmers Get Food to Those in Need
A new project is helping to connect farmers with food banks. The FarmLink Project works with the agricultural community to get produce to distribution centers around the country. Food insecurity…
NIFA Awards Over $16M for Small Business Innovation Research Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded over $16 million in grants as part of Phase II of the Small Business Innovation Research…
Week in Review: Choosing the Next Ag Secretary, Tomato Virus Continues to Spread
…Department of Pesticide Regulation is currently in discussion with county agricultural commissioner’s regarding mitigation measures for 1, 3-D soil fumigants. The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance recently provided 40 policy…
Farmers Earning Less for Every Thanksgiving Food Dollar Spent This Year
…cents of every dollar spent on Thanksgiving dinner. To determine the farmer’s share of every Thanksgiving food dollar spent, NFU looked at 15 food and beverage items that are most…
Cattle Producers Concerned with Interim Transportation Rule
…opening the boxed meat.” USCA points out that the updated definitions for ‘non-processed food’ create an opportunity for inconsistent enforcement. FMCSA declares ‘non-processed food’ to be “food commodities in a…
Thanksgiving Meal Cost Down Four Percent from 2019
…the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) still performed its annual cost survey. The 35th annual survey looks at all the traditional foods that make up the Thanksgiving Day meal. For…