…how USDA’s food box program is benefiting communities as well as the industry, and get the details on incentive programs that help make the cost of electric yard trucks feasible….
Round Three of Farmers to Families Food Box Program Announced
…the second round of the program continues to make progress. More information about the third round of food box purchasing will be made available on the Farmers to Families Food…
Lawmakers Call for Funding to Support State and County Fairs
…in promoting agribusiness and developing the next generation of food producers. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
Report Issued in USDA Investigation into Beef Markets
…about the disparities between the prices that farmers are receiving and the cost of beef products in retail outlets. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue noted that while the report is a…
CDFA Releases Progress Report for Farmer Equity Act
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has released a report evaluating its program to assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The Farmer Equity Act was passed by the…
Fast-Growing Veggies You Can Grow in Under Thirty Days
…you can still catch up by planting things that grow in about 30 days. These quick growing veggies give you fresh, healthy food fast. And, many of these will work…
New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint Released by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently unveiled the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint. The initiative will be used as a basis for shaping food safety measures…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
The House Appropriations Committee recently advanced its ag spending bill for the fiscal year 2021. The bill establishes spending limits for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and…
Lawmakers Encourage Better Dairy Access in Japan
…is one of the top five overseas markets for Made-in-America dairy products, and increasing demand from both Japanese food processors and consumers has created an incredible opportunity for the U.S….
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released After Months of Work
…of pest control advisors, scientists, farmworker advocates, agricultural organizations, and environmental justice groups. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) tasked…
Ballots Out for California Rice Commission Major Amendment
Rice industry members have until August 3 to cast their vote on a California Rice Commission (CRC) major amendment. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has mailed out a…
Composting: Disposing of Kitchen Food Scraps and Garden Waste
…food scraps and garden waste, it also happens to make top-notch compost that your plants will love. Composting is a year-round activity. Late summer to early winter is a peak…
Burger King Commercial Sparks Science Rooted Methane Reduction Conversation
Two videos are circling Twitter, both focusing on the methane reduction from livestock. One video is from a fast-food chain, the other from a California university. When it comes to…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-14-20
…remain profitable. Rising input costs, packaging expenses, and regulations are squeezing producers, while farmgate prices often fail to keep pace. She called for policies that empower small operators rather than…