Tracking ten years of changes to produce in school lunches. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tray of food in a school canteen One USDA department tracked changes…
Further Increases to Water Fees ‘Reprehensible’
…increases of four percent for at least the next three years. “Whether it’s waste discharge fees for food processors or your irrigated lands fees, it’s a minimum of four percent….
Inflation Boosting Prices, Lowering Sales of Organic Products
Inflation is impacting the organic industry. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ongoing inflation resulted in higher retail prices of organic fresh produce during the third quarter of…
Microwavable Food More Popular
…America. In terms of money, the microwavable foods market share is expected to increase by $37.24 billion from 2021 to 2026. Consumers do still have some concerns about this food…
Ag Robotics and Technology Conference Highlights Challenges and Potential
…Resources (UC ANR), the Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation coalition, and multiple universities all helped bring the event together. UC ANR Chief Innovation Officer, Gabe Youtsey said that they received…
New Study on Health Benefits of Pistachios
Another study supports the antioxidant benefits of a particular food. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Brenan Greene on Unsplash Antioxidant-rich foods are regularly encouraged as…
Dairy Margin Coverage Signups Open Through December 9
…that adversely impact market prices for milk. This year showed why enrolling in DMC makes good business sense. Early in the year, some economists predicted that DMC would not trigger…
Hurricane Ian’s Impact on Honey Bees
…area where food is abundant year-round. They say according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida’s 5,000 registered beekeepers manage about 700,000 colonies. Many beekeepers, especially in…
Researchers Developing Corn for Diverse Organic Systems
…and soil moisture conditions, hybrids perform best under high input systems. With help from a new four-year, $1.5 million grant from USDA’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture, a team…
Global Food Insecurity Increased in 2022
…percent in fiscal year 2022. USDA’s International Food Security Assessment model estimates how food prices and incomes affect food demand and access in 77 low- and middle-income countries. Food security…
Beginning Farmers Receiving $5 Million in Grant Support
Beginning farmers and farmworkers are receiving grant support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Awards of $5 million in grant funding has been announced by CDFA’s Office…
$80 Million to Improve Nutrition in School Meals
Photo by Alexander Kovacs on Unsplash The Biden Administration this week provided $50 million in grants for schools to invest in new food service equipment that will allow them to…
Almond Update: One-Stop Shop for Incentive Program Information at TAC
…and figure out even among these agencies if there’s one that’s a better fit or another.” Agencies including the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the Natural Resources Conservation Service,…
Insect Protein Getting More Popular
…in various nutritious food products. Government support, and the presence of key manufacturers in this market, have contributed to the growth of the insect protein market. The insect protein market…