After a temporary postponement of facility inspections under the Produce Safety Rule (PSR), the practice has resumed. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) began routine PSR inspections last…
California Prune Board Authorized to Continue for Another Five Years
The California Prune Board was recently authorized to continue for another five years by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. During a public hearing, prune growers and processors spoke…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…Valley, where their food comes from, and how hard people work to put it on our plates.” Stuhr replaces Bill Purewal, who completed his one-year term on June 30. Other…
Week in Review: Understanding Sudden Vine Collapse, Addressing COVID in the Workplace
…their responsibilities should an outbreak of COVID-19 occur among the workforce. The Families Food Box Program is providing assistance for growers, families, and companies. Receive all the top agriculture news…
New Management Practice Proposals Being Accepted for AMMP
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) has begun to accept new management practice proposals to consider as part of the Alternative…
Stopping a Cute Critter from Wreaking Havoc in Your Garden
…peaches, and strawberries. Raccoons are also attracted to pet food, bird feeders, and smelly trash cans. One sure fire way to keep them out is by making your space less…
Dairy Supply Chains Will Need to Remain Flexible According to Report
…lowered demand for dairy in the foodservice sector has caused a significant shift in the market. The shelter in place orders have drastically changed consumer behaviors, which CoBank expects to…
CFAP Eligibility Expands with USDA Announcement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated the list of commodities that are covered under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Along with the expanded CFAP eligibility, USDA has…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-08-20
…an ag-tech startup that is getting substantial backing for sustainable biopesticides and get a first-hand account of USDA’s food box program. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Food Box Program Helping Growers, Families, and Companies
…price for it, package those, and distribute them to the food banks. Then the food banks don’t have to hire staff or bring in volunteers to repack boxes,” Brazeel noted….
Healthy Soils Program Accepting Proposals for New Practices
Proposals are now being accepted for new soil carbon sequestration practices to be included in the Healthy Soils Program (HSP). The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Renewed Contracts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced several new and extended contracts as part of the agency’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program. USDA has approved up to $1.27…
NCC Efforts to Add Pima Cotton to CFAP
The National Cotton Council (NCC) has also taken action to help expand the coverage of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). As the U.S. Department of Agriculture reviews and updates…
China Imposes Coronavirus Restrictions on Food Products
…of Safety of Import Food for any food shipments coming into the country. U.S. officials have emphasized the fact there has not been any evidence that COVID-19 can be spread…