The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) is accepting grant applications until 5:00 P.M PT on Monday, August 28. AMMP provides financial assistance for…
CDFA Seeks Comments on Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Priorities
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is calling for public input on the new Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program. CDFA will be partnering with the U.S. Department of…
U.S. Consumers’ Food Spending Hit Record High in 2022
…and 2009 during the Great Recession and in 2020 during the Coronavirus pandemic. Food spending includes food at home, described as food intended for off-premises consumption from retailers such as…
Partnership to Increase Competition in Food and Ag Sectors
…food and agricultural markets. The initiative aims to alleviate anticompetitive market structures that drive up prices and limit options for consumers and producers. Under the new Agricultural Competition Partnership, state…
USDA to Purchase 30 Million Pounds of Almonds
…domestic food assistance programs. The Almond Alliance announced that the purchase is being made through an award solicitation for Section 32. “The USDA’s efforts to secure this significant almond allocation…
New Almond Board CEO Announced
The Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors has announced the selection of Clarice Turner, a seasoned global leader in the consumer goods, food service, and wine and spirits…
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
…for the Organic Production and Market Data Initiative and National Institute for Food and Agriculture would also be increased. Support for the legislation is coming from a variety of ag…
U.N. Says More People Facing Hunger
…Ours program here. U.N. Says More People Facing Hunger State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023 Urbanization, Agrifood Systems Transformation and Healthy Diets across the Rural-Urban Continuum…
Week in Review: Water Projects Streamlined & Legislative Effort to Address Tomato Pest
…action to help address the threat that broomrape represents in California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has opened grant applications for commercial dairies and livestock operations to implement…
Coalition Pushes for Timely Passage of 2023 Farm Bill
…“Farm Bill for America’s Families: Sustaining Our Future” campaign. The effort is composed of a diverse group of advocates for farmers, food security and nutrition, environment and wildlife, among others….
Deadline Friday to Nominate Farm Dog of the Year
…a year’s worth of Purina Pro-Plan dry dog food and $5,000 in prize money. Ashcraft says there are a variety of traits that make a good farm dog. “The original…
Xochitl Torres Small Confirmed as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…step down. By March, more than 50 food and agricultural groups issued a letter of support for her nomination. Previously, Torres Small has served as a U.S. Representative for the…
Honeybee Colony Numbers Remain Stable, Despite A Nearly 50 Percent Loss
…loss rates mean beekeepers are under substantial pressure to establish new colonies yearly. The decline in honeybee populations raises concerns about food security and the health of ecosystems that rely…
AB 402 Seeks Decisive Action Against Broomrape Threat
…industry-funded board would operate under the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). It would be comprised of 12 members, with at least three representatives from each designated district. The…