…insurance coverage, almond shipments remaining strong despite pandemic challenges and small ag producers worked hard to fill the food gaps during the pandemic but say they now need help. Tune…
NEED Water Act to Provide Drought Relief to San Joaquin Valley
…Water Project to reduce water supply shortages in Valley communities.” The NEED Water Act seeks to address some of the regulatory hurdles affecting water transfers between regions. Provisions pertaining to…
VofV: Global Agricultural Issues Require Global Solutions
…of labor plaguing farmers worldwide. He also speaks about food security spurring alternative methods of food production, such as vertical farming, aquaculture, and cellular meats. Voices of the Valley ·…
New Guidelines Available as Winegrape Mechanization Expands
…winegrapes are mechanically picked in California. But due to the novel coronavirus and then other problems that we’ve been having with a reliable labor supply we’re seeing a very rapid…
A Few Common Composting Mistakes You Need to Avoid
…like fruit and vegetable peels. Never add animal-based food scraps such as meat, seafood, greasy food, or dairy products to your bin or pile. Also avoid grass clippings from areas…
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
…the Agriculture Department’s revised Food Dollar Series, farmers currently receive approximately 8% of every food marketing dollar,” Nigh said. “The farmer’s share of the retail food dollar is as low…
Health Bite: Protein and Fat Loss
…taking a closer look at protein’s impact on metabolism and weight loss. A quick review of the three main macronutrients – carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Foods like meat, eggs, dairy,…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
Multiple industry groups have submitted feedback on how to enhance the resiliency of America’s food supply chain. The recommendations have been presented in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
Week in Review: Roundtable Addresses Farm Labor, Proposed Tax Changes Have Costly Implications
…in California, with a push towards mechanization. A report from the Texas A&M University Agriculture and Food Policy Center details the costly implications of the proposed tax changes being considered…
VofV: Cooperation and Data Sharing for Better Food Safety
…out more at WGA.com. Food safety expert Tim York expands on the importance of data sharing for advancing food safety. York, who currently serves as the CEO of the California…
New USDA Grant Program to Increase Processing Capacity
…small and beginning farmers. USDA is also encouraging grant applications that focus on maintaining strong inspection and food safety standards and obtaining a larger commercial presence. MPIRG’s Planning for a…
Health Bite: Eating Healthy on a Budget
…believe, nutritious food doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, when you pay attention to your diet and plan out what you’ll be making and eating for the week…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative Bringing Additional Aid
…left out or underserved by previous COVID aid,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “These investments through USDA Pandemic Assistance will help our food, agriculture and forestry…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-21-21
…tax changes, industry members and lawmakers meet to discuss an immigration bill in the Senate and how $4 million is going to strengthen the food supply chain. Tune in to…