…food and agriculture value chain cannot afford another round of band-aids for COVID-19 relief and recovery,” said NASDA CEO Dr. Barb Glenn. “This relief package falls short of meeting the…
Week in Review: What to Do with Mystery Seeds and Newsom’s Plan for Ag Worker Safety
…Gavin Newsom announced a new plan designed to provide added safety for agricultural workers. The National Environmental Policy Act also got its first major revision in 40 years, which should…
New CRISPR Calf Designed to Produce Male Offspring
…will be entering the food supply, the research process could become valuable for beef producers in the future. Males use feed more efficiently to accumulate mass compared to females, making…
New Competitive Grant Opportunities Being Made Available
New competitive grant opportunities are now being made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The grants are being offered in an…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-31-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA’s food box program hitting a big milestone, potential…
Some Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Fruit Flies
…little harm to you, they do threaten the hygiene of your kitchen and the food in it. But with a few simple ingredients, you can easily keep a lid on…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…of Oromia, where most coffee and food crops are produced in Ethiopia. “By the way, the name ‘coffee’ is derived from a place in Oromia called Kaffaa,” he noted. “After school…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers off-ground harvest as a stepwise process, COVID considerations for Produce Safety Rule inspections,…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…require audits to ensure food safety plans are being followed, 100% U.S. grown and raised food is being procured and delivered, and food products meet all of USDA’s high-quality standards….
Unsolicited Seeds from China Likely to be Online Scam
…and arriving directly at an individual’s home bypass the necessary protocols and safety measures that are in place. “It’s problematic because for one it’s an unlawful entry of potentially prohibited…
OPN to Offer More Online Events With Organic Grower Summit Cancellation
The Organic Produce Network (OPN) has had to cancel this year’s Organic Grower Summit due to COVID-19 safety concerns. The event provides information and education on a variety of organic…
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
…and women who work alongside us have answered the call as an essential industry in keeping our nation’s food supply secure. Farmers and ranchers have faced difficult decisions and shown…
Mystery Seeds from China Arriving in California
…Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now coordinating with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to determine the best course of action. CDFA is instructing residents to refrain from opening any…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-28-20
…how USDA’s food box program is benefiting communities as well as the industry, and get the details on incentive programs that help make the cost of electric yard trucks feasible….