…differ from Federal recommendations, and those differences are associated with where they obtain food. Researchers from USDA’s Economic Research Service examined diet patterns based on density—amounts of nutrients consumed per…
VofV: CDFA Undersecretary Christine Birdsong Talks Sustainable Pest Management Solutions
Undersecretary for the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Christine Birdsong joins Dennis Donohue and Candace Wilson on this week’s episode of Voices of the Valley to discuss her…
World Bank: Commodity Prices to Drop Through 2024
…Outlook says the drop in prices is expected to bring little relief to the almost 350 million people around the world who are facing food insecurity. While food prices are…
‘Newsom Stepped Up This Year’ in Response to Water Conditions
Governor Gavin Newsom made some significant moves this year when it comes to water. Multiple administrative adjustments were made in response to the influx of storm systems that came through…
Food as Medicine Pilot Programs for Veterans
…To learn more about food as medicine programs, check out the April 1 episode of the AgNet Weekly podcast. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Food…
AgNet Weekly: NCBA Opposition to PRIME Act
…for food safety and consumer trust. In this week’s AgNet Weekly, Sabrina Halvorson talks with Todd Wilkinson, a cattle rancher from South Dakota and President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef…
Week in Review: Wet Weather Allows for Full Allocations & ‘Screams’ for More Storage
…guidance for milk alternatives is reopening after an announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Get the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Hemp Report Shows Considerable Drop in Acreage and Value
…a reflection of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policies. “Today’s USDA report makes clear what has been evident in the industry for years: The economic opportunity for U.S. farmers…
Millions of U.S. Seniors Face Food Insecurity
…food insecurity at disproportionately higher rates compared to their white counterparts as well as the overall food insecure population. In 2021, Black seniors were 3.8 times as likely and Latino…
Rice Planting Gets Late Start with Wet Spring
…getting out to plow fields. There had been earlier concerns that rain systems would continue into May, but forecasts generally appear to be clear. COURTESY: CALIFORNIA RICE COMMISSION “We are…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 04-26-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California lawmakers requesting disaster relief for farmers, understanding pressure compensation in irrigation systems…
Comment Period for Milk Alternatives Labeling to Reopen
The comment window for the draft guidance for milk alternatives is reopening after an announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Originally, the 60-day comment period ended on…
Restaurant Landscape Changing in Rural America
Restaurant options in rural America keep growing. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Happy waitress serving customers in restaurant The food-away-from-home retail landscape continues to evolve. USDA’s Economic…
Bayer Continues Support of the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…technology is always good because it helps us understand more the future of farming practices.” The tour also highlighted a variety of cover crops implemented within the different cropping systems…