…updates, weather events, the California hay sector, and a new GMO strawberry consortium. The Almond Board of California reminded growers to report crop damage to local county Ag Commissioners for…
Consumers Concerned About Tariffs and Rising Food Prices
DepositPhotos image Grocery stores and gas stations serve as key indicators of inflation. While concerns about inflation have been persistent in recent years, ongoing tariff disputes with Canada, Mexico, and…
Introduction of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act
DepositPhotos image The Coalition for Specialty Crop Innovation celebrates the bipartisan introduction of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act in the U.S. House of Representatives by Ways and Means Tax…
CDFA Awards Grants to Boost Fresh Produce Purchases
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork has awarded $750,000 in grants to seven projects to boost the purchase of fresh fruits,…
Bacon Sales Rise Over the Past Year
DepositPhotos image Bacon sales have seen steady growth over the past 12 months, driven primarily by rising retail prices. According to Circana, the bacon category experienced a 2% increase in…
Canada Investigating Potential Dumping of U.S. Renewable Diesel Imports
DepositPhotos image The Canadian government is investigating potential dumping of U.S. renewable diesel imports, which could undercut Canadian prices, following a complaint from Canada’s only renewable diesel producer, Tidewater Renewables…
Genetic Resources in Finding Desired Grape Traits
Researchers like those at USDA facilities are using both germplasm and data to help grape producers crossbreed potential varieties with desired traits at a faster rate. Rod Bain reports. Genetic…
American Agriculture History Minute: Territory of Michigan Develops
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Territory of Michigan Develops The history of the state of Michigan is an interesting one….
Senators Urge Trump to Reconsider Tariffs
DepositPhotos image Despite President Trump’s decision to delay tariffs on Mexican imports for a month, duties on Canadian and Chinese goods remain in place, posing significant challenges for American farmers,…
Rollins Supports President Trump’s Border Security and Mass Deportation Policies
Immigration Officers and National Guard Conduct Operation on the ‘La Bestia’ Train to Prevent Migrants from Traveling Aboard DepositPhotos image USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins supports President Trump’s border security and…
UC Davis Launches Website and Video Series Titled “From Labs to Lives”
The University of California, Davis, has launched a website and video series titled “From Labs to Lives” to showcase federally funded research and its public benefits, highlighting potential consequences of…
USDA Ordered to Reinstate Over 5,000 Probationary Workers
An independent commission has ruled that thousands of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees terminated by the Trump administration must be reinstated, at least temporarily. The commission found that the…
Study Reveals Walnuts Can Enhance Cognitive Performance
DepositPhotos image The University of Reading study found that consuming 50 grams of walnuts, roughly a handful, can enhance cognitive performance in young adults, improving reaction times and memory. The…
American Agriculture History Minute: Michigan Becomes a Top Agricultural Producing State in Many Commodities
Old Mission Peninsula, North of Traverse City, Michigan DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Michigan Becomes a Top Agricultural Producing State…