…It addresses the food insecurity of those most in need in our country,” Scott said. “In 2020 10.5% of US households or 13.8 million Americans were food insecure, and the…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-02-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how the heat-killed bacteria process works as a bioinsecticide, an upcoming State Food…
Finding Trends in Food Production
…Food Production report include: Producing more with less environmental impact The Optimization of water use Increasing global demand for protein Creating Shorter food supply chains Geographic shifts in production Advanced…
Review of the 2020–21 California Citrus Season
…was 9% below the previous season. There were unprecedented challenges across the supply chain with transportation and shipping logistics. The China market failed to recover following the Trump era trade…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 04-29-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the genesis of Stanislaus County Farm Bureau Foodies, food inflation is surpassing expectations…
Food Inflation Surpasses Expectations with Further Increases Likely on the Way
Photo by Michael Burrows on Pexels.com The latest Food Price Outlook from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) highlights the largest inflation rate in grocery prices in more than 10…
Add Years to Your Life Eating the Right Diet
…types of food people eat. Researchers have developed a tool for people to use to determine how their diet changes could alter their life expectancy. It’s called the Food 4…
Continued Ag Export Challenges: ‘We Need a Meeting with Carriers’
…the letter was also sent to multiple state agencies and California lawmakers. Almond Alliance President and CEO, Aubrey Bettencourt said the letter highlights how supply chain challenges are hurting producers…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-28-22
…ag groups continuing to push for remedies to supply chain issues, and freight rails issues and the implication on ag. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Almond Update: Every Vote is Important in ABC Election
…and food safety.” Ballots will need to be received by ABC by May 26. Any independent grower or handler that has not received a ballot is encouraged to contact Toni…
NRCS Seeks Cooperative Agreement Proposals to Further Conservation Efforts
…like the Department of Conservation, Department of Food and Ag, and many environmental and non-government organizations that have the capability, the staff, and expertise, to assist us in implementing conservation…
Almond Matters: Staying in Front of Ant Problems
…temperatures warming up, ants will become more active and will be out in orchards foraging for food sources. “Their colony is going to get bigger and stronger and they’re going…
Dairy Industry Encourages Action to Address Supply Chain Problems
Industry groups are continuing calls for action from federal officials to address ongoing supply chain problems. The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) have…
Beef Sustainability Campaign Reaches 96 Million Consumers
…other food industries. Animal welfare, by far, was the most important topic to address with consumers when it comes to beef and how cattle are raised. The Beef Checkoff-funded campaign…