…for U.S. food and agriculture. California-based businesses and organizations include CAS InterGlobal, Redwood International, Santini Foods, WeFARM Organics, and the California Walnut Commission. The delegation also includes California Secretary of…
Feds Feed Families Program Milestone
…campaign in which this past summer, thousands of federal employee volunteers across the country worked in all sorts of ways to encourage donations of food to food banks, pantries, and…
Fruit Fly Quarantines Continue Expanding
Multiple fruit fly quarantines have been expanded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The announcement comes as state and local officials contend with a multitude of fruit…
Generic Vs. Brand Names in Groceries
…or store-brand beverages. That’s according to the September 2023 Consumer Food Insights Report. The Purdue University College of Agriculture report further indicates that consumers make this choice even when presented…
Food Price Inflation Easing Down
…However, for food at the grocery store, things are looking a little better on the food side. USDA economist Megan Schweitzer says that last month’s grocery store food prices overall…
Ag Economics Expert on Recession Expectations
An ag economics expert weighs in on the nation’s financial state. Speaking at the recent Agri-Pulse Ag Outlook Forum, the head of RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness for North America, Roland…
Dairy Checkoff’s Pizza Partnerships Growing Cheese Sales
…a Domino’s or like a Pizza Hut,” he said. DMI works with many other food companies to encourage more dairy usage, including Taco Bell and McDonalds. Ziemnisky says the checkoff…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-12-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Newsom signing the California Food Safety Act, the early success of the F3…
Delivery Innovation Could Reduce Hunger
…percent of all U.S. counties but 87 percent of the counties with the highest rates of food insecurity. Food delivery has become an expected service for many Americans. However, only…
Fruit Fly Quarantine Expands with Further Detections
COURTESY: USDA/APHIS Additional areas of the state are now under an Oriental fruit fly quarantine. The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) made the announcement last week. Following the…
A Pilot to Improve Ag Workforce
…possible and earn enough money during harvest season. Be thankful for those who get food to our tables. Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash The Ag sector in recent years…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
…food hubs, and distributors to provide ready access to fresh, locally produced, nutritious food for community food assistance programs.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Dairy Business Innovation Supported Through $23 Million in Grant Awards
…Initiatives at California State University Fresno, the University of Tennessee, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, and the University of Wisconsin. These initiatives will utilize the funding to offer…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-09-23
…new food and farming program on PBS, and advocating for agriculture to protect family businesses. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…