…to local food banks. The bill aims to strengthen the partnership between farmers, food banks, and families, ensuring continued access to healthy food. Senate Bill 353 Introduced to Extend Farm…
CDFA Discusses Benefits of Urban Agriculture
Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) discussed the benefits of urban agriculture at an event in Sacramento, emphasizing its role in strengthening the farmer-consumer connection…
California Launches SprayDays Notification System for Pesticide Applications
…a map for planned applications or sign up for email and text alerts. “Managing pests is essential for protecting public health, the environment, and food supply stability,” said Karen Morrison,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-24-25
…Florida Legislature is considering a bill introduced by Sara Soto and Senator John Rutters to restrict the incorporation of vaccines into food products, aiming to modify the definition of a…
CDFA and UC-ANR to Conduct Regional Pre-Harvest Water Assessment Workshops
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC/ANR) to conduct regional pre-harvest water assessment workshops for farms subject…
CDFA and California Agricultural Export Council Host International Buyers
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with the California Agricultural Export Council and Fresno Center for International Trade Development, is hosting over 15 international buyers from Southeast…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-21-25
…Citrus imports from Mexico and Morocco are significant. Lorrie Boyer and Nick Pagani discuss McDonald’s $671,000 investment in the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) for “SMART broiler” technology….
Ninth Annual “Feeding the Economy” Report Highlights Agriculture’s Impact on U.S. Economy
…Biotechnology Innovation Organization Consumer Brands Association Corn Refiners Association CropLife America Edible Oil Producers Association The Fertilizer Institute FMI-The Food Industry Association Global Cold Chain Alliance International Dairy Foods Association…
Impending Ban on Chlorpyrifos for Fruit and Vegetable Growers
DepositPhotos image Fruit and vegetable growers that use chlorpyrifos have until June 30, 2025 to use it on food crops. Researchers from the University of Florida advise producers to find…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-20-25
…no increased risk to food safety or worker injuries. However, the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union opposes it, fearing higher injury rates. The USDA will update regulations to ensure…
CalCAN Advocates for a Continuous Allocation of CA GGRF for Agricultural Climate Solutions
…help reduce emissions, lower farm costs, and maintain food affordability. Despite contributing 8% to statewide greenhouse gas emissions and having significant carbon sequestration potential, farmers historically receive only 2% of…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-19-25
…from the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program and the Local Foods for Schools program by the Trump administration, affecting 10,000 farmers, particularly in California. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins deemed these…
USDA Ends Local Foods for Schools Program
…for food assistance. The School Nutrition Association warned that requiring income verification for free or reduced-price school meals could prevent eligible families from accessing food. USDA Ends Local Foods for…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-18-25
…potential for increased inflation and food prices. The conversation highlights the complexities and uncertainties surrounding these trade policies. In this segment, information and discussion regarding an Ohio school districts pilot program that…