…for better access to fresh produce in cafeterias and other food service venues. Increasing produce consumption can provide multiple types of health benefits. Eating fruits and vegetables can reduce the…
How to Grow and Store Cranberries
…also become well-known for their healing qualities, due in large part to their high concentration of vitamin C and antioxidants. They are often referred to as a “super food.” Half…
Antibiotic Use in Livestock Drops
The Food and Drug Administration began keeping records on antibiotic use in livestock animals in 2009. For the first time since then, the agency says antibiotic usage dropped. Sales of…
APHIS Wildlife Services to Begin Field Trials on Feral Swine Toxic Bait
…9 feral swine sounders (i.e., social groups containing adults and juveniles) each in Texas and Alabama. Bait delivery systems designed to prevent access by non-target wildlife will be filled with…
Global Food Prices Slightly Lower in November
A measure of global food prices decreased in November largely due to a decline in dairy values. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations monthly Food Price Index…
USDA to Allow States Flexibility for SNAP
…Report says USDA will allow states more flexibility in managing SNAP. Brandon Lipps, the acting undersecretary for food, nutrition, and consumers services says the USDA will allow more flexibility in…
Trump Talks Trade with Senators
…Nebraska highlighted the significance of NAFTA to ag exports and related manufacturing jobs. For example, U.S. food manufacturers exported $25 billion in products to Mexico and Canada in 2015. Without…
CalCom Solar Displays Energy Savings at Almond Conference
…systems for farms large and small. “We’ve been fortunate to work with some of the biggest and best agricultural producers and growers in the Central Valley,” Dupre said. Conserving energy…
China Phasing Out More Pesticides in Push for Food Safety
China will begin eliminating the use of 12 pesticides over the next five years as it looks to improve safety of farm produce. The move comes amid an ongoing campaign…
Grant Funding Study on Consumers Willingness to Pay for Animal Ag Practices
…was awarded to and matched by the Food Marketing Institute Foundation and the Animal Agriculture Alliance, making a total research investment of $100,000. The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research…
CDFA Healthy Soils Program Awards $5.23 Million in Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $5.23 million in grant funding to 86 projects as part of its Healthy Soils Program. The program is the first…
Chowchilla Dairy Farmer Named 2017 Conservation Agriculture Farmer Innovator
…demonstrated innovation and leadership in the development, refinement and use of conservation agriculture systems within the California crop production environment. For more information about conservation agriculture systems, visit http://ucanr.edu/sites/ct/?story=2079. http://casi.ucanr.edu….
Historical Influx of Young Farmers into the Industry
…than 50 acres and are far more likely than the larger farming community to grow organically and be deeply involved with their local food systems. Small and midsize farms run…
Celebrate the First Annual California Soils Week
The inaugural California Soils Week featured multiple events in northern and southern California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has teamed up with government partners, non-governmental organizations and…