…supply. Chocolate is made from cacao beans, and research shows that up to 40 percent of the world’s cacao beans are lost to cacao plant diseases. Researcher Doctor Alina Puig says…
Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing
…label,” Batcha testified. “But consumer preferences on how their food is produced are evolving and shifting rapidly. Organic’s greatest opportunity in the next farm bill lies in living up to…
Rep. LaMalfa: Budget, Hearings on Climate Change “Won’t Put Food on the Table”
…House agriculture committee, as well as a farmer himself. He disagrees with what he sees as a focus on climate change rather than food production. AgNet Media’s Sabrina Halvorson spoke…
Almond Update: Comments on Marketing Order Changes Due April 25
…Almond Quality, Food Safety, and Services Committee, ABC’s Board of Directors ultimately approved the final proposed changes during a meeting in June of 2021. Birmingham noted that the marketing order…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-31-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers USDA providing up to $200 million to purchase local food for schools, specialty…
Technical Assistance Program to Further Expand Processing Capacity
…technical expertise and demonstrated service to underserved communities, as part of our support for fairer, more competitive, and resilient meat and poultry supply chains.” The MPPTA will be coordinated through…
Colleges Recruit New Students at 2022 World Ag Expo
…and allowing students to experience the applications firsthand. The lessons being learned relate directly to food and fiber production. “It’s more than just the college course,” Rachel said. “It affects…
Agronomic Minute: OpenAg Seeks to Bolster Food System Sustainability
…foster better communication and collaboration throughout the entire food supply chain. “It’s looking internally at all the resources we have and then really looking for partners that are doing things…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…The Budget builds upon the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to create a fairer, more competitive and more resilient meat and poultry supply chain by providing more than $10 million for oversight…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
…Reform Act to the full Senate. Ongoing supply chain issues and record-high shipping costs threaten to limit exports at a time when our trading partners are increasingly relying on America’s…
Week in Review: Another Water Allocation Reduction & Winegrape Considerations for the Future
The California Department of Water Resources has reduced allocations for the State Water Project to five percent. The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Final Grape Crush Report for 2021…
Wineries to Work Through Smoke Exposure with More Understanding of Impact
…explained. “Particularly with short crops now under our belt, and the supply demand situation in being in much better balance, I think you’re going to see a more cooperative environment…
Rep. Scott: Work on 2023 Farm Bill On Track
…(D-GA) said during the 2022 AgriPulse Ag and Food Policy Summit. Representative Scott is the chair of the House Agriculture Committee. He says things are on track for the next…
Cost of Production Concerns Detailed in Farm Bureau Reports
…of on-farm labor, as well as other ag supporting businesses have created further complications for producers. The disruption of labor markets and the overall supply chain brought on by COVID-19…