…food marketing practices. This information came from farmers and ranchers who had previously reported local food marketing activity on prior surveys and a census. In light of the extreme dynamics…
New Tool Helps Ranchers Estimate Assistance Covered Under ELAP
…a fair share of the food dollar,” USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said in a press release. “From climate change to COVID-19, we are continuously working to make…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-18-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features an interview on the latest action that will impact California water supply management,…
White House Takes Steps to Address Supply Chain Issues
…But now we need the rest of the private sector chain to step up as well.” Biden also says strengthening our supply chains will continue to be his team’s focus,…
‘Encouraging’ Development in Helping California Meat Suppliers
…supply chain. Smaller and mid-scale meat suppliers have experienced difficulty remaining competitive with some of the larger operators. With a new emphasis on the sustainability of the meat supply chain,…
California Agriculture Falling Behind in Legislative Spending
…about what’s happening, and it’s tough to get the attention of the Legislature and the regulators, well this is one measure of where we fit in the chain in the…
Comment Sought on Draft of California’s Climate Smart Strategy
…of California landscapes in working towards environmental goals. “Our state is unmatched in natural beauty and has a dynamic agricultural economy that helps feed the world,” California Department of Food…
Oil Prices Reach 7 Year High, Gas Prices Surge
…production to meet rising demand, supply will likely remain tight. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Oil Prices Reach 7…
VofV: Tackling Food Waste – Tech as the Watchdog of Quality Control
…to improve efficiency in the supply chain and solve the food waste problem…and he has been wildly successful. The Hazel Technologies team has invented tech (a small, sugar-sized sachet!) that…
California Enters Domestic Mutual Reliance Agreement with FDA
…The agreements are designed to help bolster food safety within the supply chain. Better coordination between state and federal officials will help reduce duplicative regulatory oversight while also addressing the…
NIFA Invests $10 Million for Food Safety Outreach, Training and Education
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $10 million to enhance food safety outreach, training, and education. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently announced that 21…
Urban Agriculture Grants and Cooperative Agreements Selected by USDA
…that help to make compost easily accessible to farmers, integrate other food waste strategies, and include food recovery efforts. A comprehensive list of funding recipients is available online. The grants…
Nearly $150 Million Being Invested in 15 Sustainable Agriculture Projects
…Agriculture’s (NIFA) Sustainable Agricultural Systems program. The investment is designed to help improve resiliency in the food supply chain and enhance the climate-smart food and agricultural system. “USDA is tackling…
Rod Snyder Appointment to EPA Praised by Farm Groups
…to protect the environment while continuing to provide a safe, healthy and consistent food supply.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR…