…the organic sector and the trusted USDA organic seal is a key part of the USDA Food Systems Transformation initiative,” Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt…
California Strawberries Experience Storm Damage Nearing $200 Million
…directly to each county to further understand the scope of overall storm losses. The recent storm systems have eroded approximately 350 acres. As of January 19, nearly 1,500 acres were…
E-Application for 1890 National Scholars Program Introduced
…for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program. The program aims to encourage students at 1890s institutions to pursue food and agriculture career paths. For the first time, the new e-application for…
California Chill Report: Increased Moisture Helping Winter Fog Events
Several storms that California has experienced are adding moisture to the ground and bringing more fog events than in previous winters. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor for Yolo, Solano,…
VofV: Simon Pearson from The Lincoln Institute of Agri-Food Technology Talks Agtech Solutions on a Global Scale
…out more at WGA.com. On this episode of Voices of the Valley, Simon Pearson, Founding Director of The Lincoln Institute of Agri-Food Technology, shares insight into how aiming for lofty…
Cover Crops Prove Valuable During Recent Storms
Cover crops provide a variety of benefits to growers and the recent storm systems that came through California demonstrated multiple advantages. Chris Sayer from Petty Ranch in Ventura County said…
Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Donations Surpass $4 Million
…by promoting the ag industry and helping Culver’s guests gain a deeper connection to their food. In the To Farmers With Love Contest, Culver’s encouraged guests to celebrate the hardworking people…
Grocery Merger Raises Red Flags for Produce Groups
…for the entire food supply chain. Most notably, the merger would be harmful to fresh produce suppliers. The organizations recently submitted a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina…
Lawmakers Calling for Better California Water Management
As California experiences several atmospheric rivers bringing substantial precipitation to the state, lawmakers are highlighting the need for better water management. The storm systems are providing much-needed support to the…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-13-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers USDA making a first-time purchase of mandarins for food distribution, the administration of…
California Chill Report: Storm Impacts on How Trees Experience Chill
…Extension Orchard Systems Advisor for Yolo, Solano, and Sacramento counties, Kat Jarvis-Shean said that the weather can be measured as “anywhere from neutral to good” as it relates to chill…
Almond Matters: Bloom Prep for Different Weather Scenarios
…series of storm systems that have come through may have complicated some applications. The much-needed rain has created difficulties for growers to get into orchards to spray. “There’s still opportunity…
Farm Bureau Names 2023 Farm Dog of the Year
…circumstances.” The American Farm Bureau Federation is an independent, non-governmental, voluntary organization, comprised of and directed by farm and ranch families who engage in all types of food, fuel and…
Potential for Continued Drought Impacts Despite Flood Emergency
…a drought and flood emergency. California Department of Water Resources Director Karla Nemeth said that despite the storm systems, there is still a lot of variability in water supply conditions….