The Organic Produce Network (OPN) has had to cancel this year’s Organic Grower Summit due to COVID-19 safety concerns. The event provides information and education on a variety of organic…
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
…and women who work alongside us have answered the call as an essential industry in keeping our nation’s food supply secure. Farmers and ranchers have faced difficult decisions and shown…
Mystery Seeds from China Arriving in California
…Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now coordinating with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to determine the best course of action. CDFA is instructing residents to refrain from opening any…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-28-20
…how USDA’s food box program is benefiting communities as well as the industry, and get the details on incentive programs that help make the cost of electric yard trucks feasible….
Round Three of Farmers to Families Food Box Program Announced
…the second round of the program continues to make progress. More information about the third round of food box purchasing will be made available on the Farmers to Families Food…
Lawmakers Call for Funding to Support State and County Fairs
…in promoting agribusiness and developing the next generation of food producers. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
CDFA Releases Progress Report for Farmer Equity Act
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has released a report evaluating its program to assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The Farmer Equity Act was passed by the…
Fast-Growing Veggies You Can Grow in Under Thirty Days
…you can still catch up by planting things that grow in about 30 days. These quick growing veggies give you fresh, healthy food fast. And, many of these will work…
New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint Released by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently unveiled the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint. The initiative will be used as a basis for shaping food safety measures…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
The House Appropriations Committee recently advanced its ag spending bill for the fiscal year 2021. The bill establishes spending limits for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and…
Avocado Production Using a Trellis System?
A frame of Allesbeste Nursery’s video on trellising trials in South Africa California avocado production could start to include the use of trellis systems if future research shows that the…
Lawmakers Encourage Better Dairy Access in Japan
…is one of the top five overseas markets for Made-in-America dairy products, and increasing demand from both Japanese food processors and consumers has created an incredible opportunity for the U.S….
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released After Months of Work
…of pest control advisors, scientists, farmworker advocates, agricultural organizations, and environmental justice groups. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) tasked…
Ballots Out for California Rice Commission Major Amendment
Rice industry members have until August 3 to cast their vote on a California Rice Commission (CRC) major amendment. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has mailed out a…