From CDFA The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP) Phase II (Research). CDFA was appropriated $12…
Eight Facts about Almonds, Agriculture and the Drought
…wrong. Here’s a look at some facts that seem to have gotten lost in the shuffle: 1) All food takes water to grow. Despite all the focus on almonds recently,…
2015 Conservation Easement Applications for Agricultural lands and Wetlands Due May 15
…Reserve Easements (WRE). A total of $14.5 million is available for ACEP applicants throughout California. “These programs provide landowners opportunities to protect and enhance agricultural lands and restore wetlands ecosystems,”…
GMO Bill in US House Supported by American Seed Trade Association
A new bill has been introduced in Congress that covers nationwide regulations of GMO food products. Josh McGill reports on the seed industry’s support of this bill. GMO Labeling Bill…
USDA Announces FoodKeeper Application in Advance of World Health Day
The U.S. Food Waste Challenge calls on organizations and businesses across the food supply chain to join the fight against food waste. Cathy Isom has more. FoodKeeper App Learn more…
Grants Help Bring More Nutritious Food to More People
…to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants is also helping local producers and economies. Grants Help Bring More Nutritious Food to More People…
A New Forecast for Retail Food Prices
Cathy Isom has the latest USDA forecast for food prices has some good news for pork lovers. Food Forecast…
Water for Farms – a Briefing by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
…delivery and field irrigation efficiencies are rising. Many irrigation districts have been upgrading delivery systems to provide more flexible service and minimize canal spills and seepage. Farmers have been switching…
Governor’s Drought Task Force Discusses Emergency Actions
…Intoduction by Mark Ghilarducci, Director, California Office of Emergency Services Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food & Agriculture Chuck Bonham, Director, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Mark Ghilarducci,…
Gov. Brown Directs First-Ever Statewide Mandatory Water Reductions
…The state has taken steps to make sure that water is available for human health and safety, growing food, fighting fires and protecting fish and wildlife. Millions have been spent…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Approximately $23 Million Available for Citrus Greening Research
…including conventional and organic food production systems. The Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past six years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of…
What Kind of Grocery Shopper Are You?
How you shop directly impacts the price you pay for your groceries. Food Shopper…
Onion E.coli Trial Fails to Show Bacteria
The Food Modernization Safety Act is seeking to make fresh produce safer, and an ongoing trial in Oregon involving onions was a prime place to start researching. E.coli Trial Findings…
USDA to Provide $332 Million to Protect and Restore Agricultural Working Lands, Grasslands and Wetlands
…sheep and elk. ACEP’s agricultural land easements not only protect the long-term viability of the nation’s food supply by preventing conversion of productive working lands to non-agricultural uses, but they…