…public’s appetite for organic, GMO-free, gluten-free and locally sourced, sustainable foods will continue to grow, Leech predicted, and Wal-Mart is dedicated to delivering those goods at affordable prices. “We’ve heard…
Lots of Action and Controversy Revolving Around Food Labels
What should food labels disclose to us and how should information be displayed? These are often controversial issues. Gary Crawford has more. Lots of Action and Controversy Revolving Around Food…
USDA Observes Kick Off of the International Year of Soils
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today begins its celebration of the International Year of Soils to highlight the importance of healthy soils for food security, ecosystem functions and resilient…
Wheat Prices Holding Up Better Than Most Crops
Wheat prices are holding up remarkably well and there’s still a chance for those prices to rise in the new year. Gary Crawford Reports. Wheat Prices Holding Up Better Than…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine In Riverside County
…and nine larvae were detected between December 10 and 30th. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals for 2015 Fertilizer Research and Education Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is currently accepting concept proposals for the 2015 grant cycle. FREP’s competitive grant program funds research that…
Agri View: Cotton Problems
Everett Griner talks about cotton prices being hard to deal with in today’s Agri View. Cotton Problems…
FSA Announces New Yield Data for Safety Net Calculations
…when market forces cause substantial drops in crop prices and revenues. New Data for Coverage Programs “The Farm Bill provided landowners with the option of updating their farm program payment…
New Members Appointed to National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection
…“The diverse perspectives on food safety that the advisory members bring are invaluable to our success in ensuring the safety of the foods we eat,” said Vilsack. “I am firmly…
Agri View: Food Imports
Everett Griner talks about our farmers growing our food in today’s Agri View. Food Imports…
Congressman Collin Peterson Hopes for Egg Crisis in California
AgNet West has an update on the California egg regulations story we have been following. California egg prices could see a substantial increase due to Proposition 2, and now a…
Western View: Packed in China?
…in food safety, many consumers believe this is a dangerous move and want the government to shut that door. Food safety advocate Bettina Seigal is an attorney and journalist whose…
Consumers Will Feel the Effects of California Egg Law
More sources are saying consumers will feel the effects of Proposition 2, which will likely mean higher egg prices. Sabrina Hill has more. Proposition 2 and Egg Prices…
Agri View: Bait Up Yourself
Everett Griner talks about seafood prices matching red meat prices in today’s Agri View. Bait Up Yourself…