The California Department of Food and Agriculture has scheduled a hearing to consider temporary changes to all five milk price classes. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download…
Winter Farmers Markets Gain Popularity
…a 52 percent increase in winter markets. Winter markets are a win-win situation, giving farmers a place to direct sell winter crops, and offering consumers fresh, locally-grown food year round….
FDA Increases Irradiation Allowances
Two final rules by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration which increase the maximum allowable dosage of irradiation in meat and poultry products is now in effect. Sabrina Hill has…
Western Growers To Tell Consumers About Ag
…an example of the infographic here. This is another way Western Growers communicates the challenges and benefits of farming to those who may have forgotten where their food comes from….
Agriculture Needs Science, Study Says
…agriculture. The report finds globally, about have or more of all private investment in food and agricultural research and development has been devoted to food manufacturing – not areas that…
Former Ag Secretaries Speak at Meeting
…food stamps and school food programs 14. Bergland on food stamps and minimum wage 15. Block on Obama and the EPA 16. Bergland on EPA and environmental regulations 17. Block…
Two Wine Festivals This Weekend
…Journey . This event is free and will also feature signature wines and craft beers, vendors, music and food. The Fresno County Fall Harvest Wine Journey is November 10 and…
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted
…California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross is announcing the opportunity to serve as a reviewer on the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant Technical Review Committee. This…
Will Hurricane Sandy Affect Corn Prices?
The powerful Hurricane Sandy may have had an impact on grain corn being grown in the area, which would cause yet another spike in prices for California’s livestock industry. Hopefully…
USDA Block Crop Grant Program Available
California Department of Food and Agriculture is holding workshops across the state to help people compete for funding. The purpose of the program is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty…
Fresh Vegetable Prices Headed Down
There’s a little bit of good news for consumers at the grocery story. They may soon be paying less for fresh fruits and vegetables. Click to Open or Download Audio…
CA Specialty Crop Block Grant Workshops
…The California Department of Food and Agriculture will be conducting workshops and webinars on the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program competitive solicitation process. All prospective applicants are encouraged to…
Dairy Industry Makes Progress at Rally
It seems that Calif. Department of Food and Ag, is starting to get a message from the dairy industry. AgNet West’ Sabrina Hill reported from the rally that speaker George…
Ag News Roundup
Sabrina Hill reports that California is big on Organic Food Purchase, and other news. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…