To help improve the consumption rate of healthy food options by low-income families, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced a series…
Federal Officials Critical of California’s Latest Water Proposal
…for agricultural operations that rely on those water systems. In a letter addressed to SWRCB Chairwoman Felicia Marcus issued by DOI, the agency raises several concerns. The proposed plans for…
Environmental Group: Food Companies are Flunking the Planet
A report-card like study gives the majority of food companies a flunking grade on environmental issues. The report, issued by Mighty Earth, claims to find widespread failure across the food…
NACD Sends Letter to Farm Bill Conference Committee
…abundant food and fiber supply in the world. Additionally, farm bill conservation programs support producers’ ability to conserve natural resources and improve soil health and water quality. With continued difficulties…
Senate Approves Roberts’ Efforts to Improve Access to New Drugs for Animals
…would allow access to new animal drugs through conditional approval by the Food and Drug Administration. Roberts’ provision on conditional approval was included in the Animal Drug and Animal Generic…
PMA Exhibitors Stock Monterey Foodbank Shelves
…donated food to one in five residents in the county. “Through our food diversion programs with Ag, the Food Bank for Monterey County is able to provide access to the…
Farm Groups Appeal to Trump to Address Lab-Grown Meat Substitutes
…have caused a public disagreement regarding which agency has the authority to oversee the industry. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) insists that it should be the sole regulatory…
Plant-Based Foods Retail Sector Growing
Retail sales of plant-based foods jumped 20 percent over the past year. The Plant-Based Foods Association says new data shows sales of plant-based foods topped $3.3 billion, with milk alternatives…
Fish and Chicken Top Sources of Foodborne Viruses
A new study by the Centers for Disease Control finds fish and chicken as the most linked foods for foodborne disease outbreaks. Over a six-year period, the CDC analyzed more…
Agri View: Farm Share Continues to Decline
Do you know what the farm share of every dollar you spend for food is? Everett Griner answers this question. He also tells you why it is has continued to…
The California Kitchen: Pressure Cooked Beef Bourguignon
…you will have no color on your food. 3/4 C Beef Stock 2 C Red Wine 1 C Water 1/2 C Corn Starch Pressure Cooked Beef Bourguignon For this and…
California has a ‘New’ Food Expo
…of California food and beverage related companies while creating a statewide identity centered around the celebration of food production and the experience food inspires. Several awards are given out during…
Plant Fruit Trees in Your Yard
…harvest. In terms of food production, this is fantastic news because trees don’t require nearly as much attention as raised bed gardens. Planting fruit trees provides tons of food over…
Groups Want “Fake Meat” Regulated by USDA
…industry website Meating Place Dot Com says the groups want these products held to the same high standards for food safety and labeling that meat and poultry are held to…