…supermarket demand and higher retail food prices in 2020 and 2021, compared to pre-pandemic prices in 2019.” The shopping list for Farm Bureau’s informal survey includes turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes,…
Keep Thanksgiving Free from Foodborne Illness
…full Thanksgiving meal. It’s important to follow safe practices like handwashing, using a food thermometer, and avoiding cross-contamination.” One of the best tips for food safety is making sure to…
‘Good Surprise’ for Off-Year of Pistachio Production
…yields can often lead to lower prices with too many nuts in the market. However, Matoian said that “worldwide supply is not as high as it could be in a…
Infrastructure Legislation Signed by President Biden
…long-needed infrastructure enhancements necessary to produce a safe and reliable food supply.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-11-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features a series of reports detailing the ongoing disruptions within the food supply chain…
California Receives Significant Specialty Crop Investment
…be funded through the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) as part of the program. Grant awards have been issued ranging between $50,000 and $5 million. Recipients of the…
Fresh Produce Industry Calling for Supply Chain Relief
…detailing the turmoil within the food supply chain. The group provides specific examples of the types of challenges the supply chain is having to navigate and the negative impact it…
USDA Emphasizes Commitment to Climate at COP26
…center of global solutions to climate change. Vilsack says, “Climate change is happening. It threatens to disrupt our food systems, worsen food insecurity, and negatively impact the livelihoods of our…
Pandemic Assistance Offered for Organic Producers
…those who need it most, invest in the food supply chain and Build Back Better.” Funding for the new program is made possible by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic…
Passage of Infrastructure Investment Bill Largely Supported by Ag
…restoration programs is vital to safeguarding our domestic agricultural production and long-term food security.” Passage of the infrastructure investment bill is also being supported by groups including the National Association…
Week in Review: Water Board Raises Fees & Water Pumping Rules Reevaluated
…struggling with a challenging water year, it appears that demand is picking back up and bringing better prices. The Agricultural Transportation Working Group detailed the challenges facing the ag supply…
Subcommittee Hearing Highlights Value of Biotechnology in Agriculture
…be sorely needed to meet the agricultural needs of the future. “In the 21st century, we are facing the convergence of critical challenges to the agricultural food system: climate change,…
Launching Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate
…during the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference. President Biden announced that the United States intends to mobilize $1 billion in investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation over…
Mixed Year for Cotton Growers with Less Water and Higher Prices
…growers. With cotton supplies lower than average, particularly for the Pima market, it is pushing prices higher. Isom expects very little Pima to carry over into next year as demand…