A $10 million dollar grant from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research will help the dairy industry implement the Net Zero Initiative. The grant funding will support the advancement…
Committee Hearings Shine a Light on Issues Within the Food Supply Chain
Two Congressional committee hearings were held recently to examine areas of the food supply chain that need improvements. The House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a…
Performance Measures Updated for Multiple USDA Programs
…the fiscal year 2022 grant cycle. The revised performance measures will apply to the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program, the Acer…
Organic Fresh Produce Sales Continue Upward Momentum
…percent to $2.2 billion. As the impact of COVID-19 on the food supply chain subsides, it presents an opportunity for continued growth for the organic sector. “We’re seeing restaurants and…
Regulatory Pressure on California Production Has A Global Impact
Regulatory pressures on California agriculture can have a global impact on consumers. North American Regional Head of RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness for RaboBank, Roland Fumasi explained that the agriculture industry…
Vegetables to Grow for Herbivore Pets and Companions
…small rodents, tortoises, or parakeets, then you know they eat a lot of plants. When you’re planning a food garden to feed your entire family, it’s important to also plant…
Winegrape Oversupply Compounds Issue of Smoke Exposure
The winegrape oversupply in 2020 had a detrimental effect on a variety of aspects of the industry, most notably prices. However, the abundant supply of winegrapes also played a role…
More Than $7M Invested to Support Ag Research and Workforce Development
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing funding support to help advance agricultural research and workforce development. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture recently announced it will be…
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
…several factors contributed to the significant increase. “Most notably the Food Safety Modernization Act, a number of labor-related policies such as the Affordable Care Act, overtime laws, different reporting requirements…then…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
…communication, continuous improvement, and ambitious commitments to ensure the sustainability of the high-quality protein foods Americans rely on every day,” President and CEO Julie Anna Potts said in a news…
Push for Renewable Natural Gas Usage in California Will Be Costly
…it comes to large commercial and industrial operations like food processing facilities, the practice does not fit economically. “It’s not a solution for these large customers because it’s extremely, extremely…
Bats are Nocturnal Creatures Providing Natural Pollination and Pest Control
…to your yard. Like any species, the key to attracting bats is providing for their needs. Specifically, food – in the form of insects and critters. Water, such as a pond,…
New Action Plan for Cyclospora Released by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new strategy guideline for addressing foodborne illness. Similar to what was done to address E. coli outbreaks related to leafy…
Week in Review: More Drought Declarations & New Pest Found in Commercial Production
…Quota Implementation Plan have been released by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Receive all of the top agricultural news directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….