A new website has been launched by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to help California farmers understand how to comply with new food safety regulations known as…
Farmers Have Other Concerns Than Farm Bill
…hearing last week that “the farm bill never came up” during a recent listening session with farmers in his state, as pointed out by the Food and Environment Reporting Network….
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Announces Farm Bill Priorities
…Program (SNAP), focused on retailers that operate year-round and have more accessible hours to maximize the opportunity for healthy food purchases. The Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentives (FINI) grant program focuses…
Culver’s to Donate Custard Sales to FFA
…like the National FFA Organization, that encourage “smart and sustainable farming practices” in an effort to “make sure we continue to have enough food to feed our country’s growing population.”…
API: Forcing Year-round E15 Sales a Concern
…can harm engines and fuel systems and, and potentially force drivers to pay for unexpected and costly repairs themselves. An API spokesperson says: “The industry plans to consider all options…
Farm Co-ops Applaud the American Food for American Schools Act
…to purchase domestic commodities and food products. However, recent reports have found a significant amount of school lunch foods are imported. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Pence: “Very Close” to Renegotiated NAFTA
…this week in Washington, D.C., as all sides are eyeing an early May finish line. Pence spoke at the Summit of the Americas in Peru over the weekend. He told…
Providing Perspective on the Annual Dirty Dozen List
…providing inaccurate and misleading information to consumers about the safety when it comes to residues for fruits and vegetables,” said Executive Director of the Alliance for Food and Farming Teresa…
Rabobank: Domestic Dairy Demand to Climb in 2018
…Dairy Quarterly 1 Report. “The stronger economic growth is projected to come mostly from the recent tax policy change, which translates to stronger dairy demand through increased food service and…
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
…priorities are reflected in this bill and will continue to support Eastern Washington farmers and the food security they provide our country and the world.” – House GOP Conference Chair…
Avocado Museum Educates and Fascinates
…California Avocados and all the stories to tell about them, from food uses and nutrition to the growing process and the growers. Make sure to visit The CADO on Facebook….
Farm bill discussions will affect all Californians
…but also people who work at California technology companies and universities seeking to make mechanization more practical,” Johansson said. “The farm bill also encourages development of new food and agricultural…
Groups React to Farm Bill Proposal
…ready to work closely with leadership and members of the committee to move forward. We urge Congress to complete a new farm bill soon that promotes food security, a strong…
Chairman Conaway Introduces the Agriculture and Nutrition Act
…and consumer. Under the farm bill, consumers will continue to enjoy the safest, most abundant and most affordable food supply in the world, and taxpayers will reap the more than…