…saying, ‘Look, trade is critically important for food and ag that the US is falling behind. You need to understand the importance of this issue to rural America’. And we…
Another Challenge to GMOs
There’s another challenge to GMOs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Center for Food Safety filed a legal appeal (.pdf) against the USDA in response to its…
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
There is one week left to apply for the new Organic Transition Pilot Program from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Eligible organizations have until September 15 to…
Group Wants More Aggressive Work on Trade Deals
…President Trump put Section 232 tariffs on India’s steel and aluminum and India responded by retaliating against U.S. food and ag products that were going to India. “Fortunately, the Biden…
Celebrating California Wine Month
…host events and activities ranging from hands-on harvest boot camps and tours to wine festivals, grape stomps, and food and wine pairing experiences. “Basically, anywhere you are in California, there…
Some Watching Trade Programs as Farm Bill Deadline Looms
…Foreign Market Development program. “Congress lays out about 200 million (dollars) in MAP funding and another chunk in FMD. That’s for promotion of US ag food and ag products overseas….
September is Food Safety Education Month
There’s no better time to learn about food safety than during National Food Safety Education Month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This month, the U.S. Food and…
California FAIR Plan Expansion Awaits Governor Newsom’s Signature
…“Our farmers and ranchers want to focus on producing America’s food supply, not on trying to become experts in procuring what was once routine insurance coverage,” Johansson noted. “We urge…
Week in Review: New WOTUS Creates Similar Disappointment & Additional Support Coming to Battle INSV
A revised Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule has been released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture…
Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Policy Updates
…plans, as part of USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) initiative to broaden insurance access. Both WFRP and Micro Farm policies provide a comprehensive risk management safety net for all crops…
Dairy Checkoff Smoothie Program Expands
…than energy drinks, flavored water, juices and soft drinks with Gen Z consumers. Dairy Management Inc. partnered with Chartwells K12, a food management company that serves more than two million…
Agriculture Groups Pushing for More Trade Opportunities
…The groups suggest a more enthusiastic approach to free trade agreements (FTAs). “For decades, America sold more food and agricultural products to other countries than it imported. This year, however,…
Efforts to Mitigate INSV Receive Additional Funding Support
Multiple entities are combining efforts to help address the threat of Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV). The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) is supporting work at UC Davis…
California to Fund 46 Specialty Crop Projects Through 2023 SCBGP
…to expanding consumer markets and increasing research in critical areas of food safety. CDFA’s partnership with USDA on this program furthers the competitiveness of the specialty crop sector on the…