…of the workforce engaged in farming. The Extension Service’s first big test came very soon after World War I when it helped the nation meet wartime needs, especially food. That’s…
Organic Products Face Price Pressure with Supply and Demand Constraints
By Rawpixel/DepositPhotos image Demand for organic products had been outpacing supply, but increased production is now catching up. In a presentation to the California State Board of Food and Agriculture,…
Grant to Support Climate-Smart Cotton Research
…cotton research. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded a $10 million grant for a project that aims to make cotton farming more sustainable by using precision…
Promoting Farm Safety
An online source to promote farm safety. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By SimpleFoto/DepositPhotos image An online source provides information on injuries on the farm and in…
Updated Guidelines for Claims on Meat and Poultry Labels
…now recommend that companies conduct regular testing and maintain stronger documentation to support their claims. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will be closely monitoring these claims and…
FIRA USA Aligns with UC ANR Mission
…that’s important for the University of California is that our mission at UC ANR is to extend practical solutions in the food and natural systems based on science and technology….
California Nutrition Incentive Program Accepting Applications Through Oct 11
By monticello/DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture‘s (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork is currently accepting project proposals for the California Nutrition Incentive Program 2025 competitive grant…
NIFA Investing $17.6 Million to Advance the Health and Welfare of Agriculture Animals
By Digifuture/DepositPhotos image The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing $17.6 million to fund research aimed at protecting the health and welfare of farm animals. The…
FFAR Grant to Support Carrot Research at UC Davis
…the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) and an additional half million dollars from other industry partners, is being led by researchers from UC Davis and the USDA. The…
Banks Urged to Stop Financing Livestock Production
…banks by name for supporting the world’s biggest meat, dairy, and animal feed producers like JBS, Tyson Foods, and others. While food companies are a small part of the banks’…
Good Food Price Inflation Milestone
Food price inflation hits a milestone and it’s a good thing. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours Image by lightsource/DepositPhotos There’s some good news for food shoppers in…
Agreement to Help Support U.S. Exports into Chile
In what’s being described as a “landmark agreement,” the Chilean National Congress has secured American exporters’ rights to use common food names. Chile has approved a new trade agreement that…
California Dairy Industry Adapts to Challenges with Efficiency Improvements
…former dairyman with a 45-year career, Vanden Heuvel told the California State Board of Food & Agriculture about the industry’s ability to adapt to changing economic and social climates by…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
…picture. Declining commodity prices, record farm production costs driven by the reckless spending of the Biden-Harris Administration, the largest agricultural trade deficit on record, and an outdated farm safety net threaten…