…developing the technical, policy and investment conditions for food security amidst climate change. California and the Netherlands have a lot to share in regards to mitigating and adapting to a…
CFBF Annual Meeting Underway
…Sphere of Influence, is extremely timely. Our influence in the lives of consumers throughout our state, nation and world are indisputable, both through the safe and affordable food products they…
Agri View: Cattle Rustling
…stealing their calves. People are stealing the calves for food. Everett Griner talks about the authorities ramping up their efforts to catch the thieves in today’s Agri View. Cattle Rustling…
FSMA Seminar to Help Growers with Regulations
An event coming up this month will help growers understand the new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Sabrina Hill reports. FSMA Seminar The Valley Food Safety Committee is hosting an…
Heifer Gift
…food and income. Heifer is currently working in more than 30 countries, including the U-S, to help families and communities become more self-reliant. Food Network chef and avid supporter Alton…
Calif. to Host Informational Sessions on the Food Safety Modernization Act in January
The California Department of Food and Agriculture will host informational sessions on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rules for Produce Safety and…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Next Week
…more content than ever with the implementation of five separate tracks that will run simultaneously. And, one of these tracks is dedicated entirely to production and environmental research updates. For…
USDA Begins 49th Enrollment Period for the Conservation Reserve Program
…successful conservation programs in the history of the country,” said Vilsack. “Today, CRP continues to make major environmental improvements to water and air quality. This is another longstanding example of…
The Western View: Pecan Federal Marketing Order
…They formed the American Pecan Board in 2013 and began working diligently to create the marketing order. The order will market and promote pecans to increase demand and prices. Equally…
Busy December for Ag in Congress
…billion cut in crop insurance made in an earlier budget deal. Efforts are also underway to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s controversial “Waters of the U.S.” rule as part of…
Climate Change Report – USDA
…change is likely to cause disruptions in food production and a decrease in food safety, which in turn leads to local availability limitations and increases in food prices, with these…
Vilsack Addresses Global Food Security and Climate Change at COP21 in Paris
…authors and contributors from 21 federal, academic, nongovernmental, intergovernmental, and private organizations across four countries regarding climate change effects on global food security and food systems, including implications of these…
‘Food Science Fun’ Connects Students to Science
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has launched a new resource on its My American Farm educational site aimed at connecting students to the science of food and food…
Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard
Vilsack Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements: “The rule released today is a positive…
