The ag secretary discusses food as medicine. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides his views on the subject of “Food is Medicine” during…
Supporting Farm Operations Act Introduced in Congress
…that benefits farmers and employees alike. Along with this effort, AFBF will continue to press Congress on the full reforms that deliver certainty and parity to farmers who produce food…
Federal Investments to Support U.S. Specialty Crops
…unique to specialty crop exports, focusing on foreign food safety systems, export certification, and packaging requirements. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is allocated $72.9 million for innovative projects…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…corporations.” Garcia said that doing so would “jeopardize the rigor of the scientific review process.” FOOD INSECURITY The California Association of Food Banks has responded positively to the governor’s proposal,…
Shielding Agriculture from Cyber Attacks
…cybersecurity threats to the agriculture industry. Courthouse News Service says the review would include analyzing existing threats, the potential impacts of a cyberattack on the safety and availability of food…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Improves & Proposed Changes to Raisin Marketing Order
…proposed amendments to the California raisin federal marketing. Approximately $12 million in funding for Healthy Soils Program Incentive Grants is available from the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Subscribe…
Water Strategy Outlined in California Water Commission Report
…for a hotter, drier future,” said California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. “It provides important ecosystem benefits, protects drinking water wells, and supports climate-resilient agriculture for healthy…
CDFA Accepting Applications for Healthy Soils Program
Approximately $12 million in funding for Healthy Soils Program Incentive Grants is available from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The program is currently accepting grant applications through…
Voices of the Valley: Do You Really Know Where Your Food Comes From?
…about the day-to-day intricacies of operating a farm, farmworker safety standards and protection, automation, organic and conventional produce and more. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is…
India: One of the ‘Largest Untapped Markets’ for U.S. Agriculture
…our food and agriculture exporters explore all that India’s market has to offer.” Those interested in being considered for the U.S. delegation have until Monday, January 22 to submit an…
More Than $203 Million to Support Exports of U.S. Ag Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is granting over $203 million to nearly 70 agricultural organizations to boost U.S. food and agricultural product exports through the Market…
Voices of the Valley: A Look Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges in 2024
…discuss how the organization and its team are actively addressing issues like automation solution, climate challenges, food safety developments, biological input innovation and more. Join us as we explore this…
2024 Farm Bill Expectations
…reason for everyone to work together. “There’s a critical mass of Democrats and Republicans who understand the farm bill is important both for farmers and for food programs,” he continued,…
USDA and USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members
…agriculture and international trade experience are eligible for committee membership. Committee members serve four-year terms and represent diverse U.S. food and agricultural stakeholders. Members must be U.S. citizens, qualify for…