The official report on the latest salmonella outbreak related to peaches points to adjacent land use as the potential cause. Between August and October of last year, the U.S. Food…
Report Details Costly Implications of Proposed Tax Changes
A report from the Texas A&M University Agriculture and Food Policy Center (AFPC) details the costly implications of the proposed tax changes being considered by Congress. Some of the tax…
Uncertainty Remains as Some Markets Begin to Pick Up Demand
…good indicator of some normalcy returning to food markets. However, there is a bit of skepticism as to how markets will continue to shift with California lifting the pandemic-related restrictions….
Prune Crop Looks Good with Positive Market Conditions for Producers
…When COVID-19 became an overwhelming concern back in March of 2020, it immediately threw the food supply chain into turmoil. Market shifts created by school and restaurant closures caused significant…
Health Bite: Eating for Better Mental Health
…anxious, and depressed. The author states eating less inflammatory foods and more nutrient-dense foods calm the body and brain. As food is digested and broken down into vitamins, minerals and…
Last Chance to Register for Flight of the Honeybees Virtual Conference
…biodiversity and our environment, and the overall importance of honeybees as it relates to the food supply chain. Speakers include representatives from the ApisProject, the Almond Board of California, and…
Call to Action for Enhancing Water Infrastructure
…ranches, while at the same time improving supply reliability for cities and the environment.” Listen to the radio report below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
…effort is intended to bolster all sectors within the entire food supply chain. “The Build Back Better initiative will make meaningful investments to build a food system that is more…
USDA to Invest $1 Billion to Address Food Security
…partnerships and infrastructure that power emergency food distribution to ensure the food provided is nutritious and supports a better food system,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release….
Almond Update: Growers Sought for Research to Combat Aflatoxins
…aflatoxins in a variety of crops, including almonds. “We hope to promote industry-wide awareness of this biological tool,” said Guangwei Huang, ABC Associate Director for Food Research and Technology. “We…
Health Bite: Macronutrients 101
…and macronutrients are a broad way to measure the nutrients in food. There are three main macronutrients – carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Most foods are a combination of macronutrients. For…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-08-21
…FARMER funding important for SJV producers and NIFA investing $14.5 Million through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
CDFA Set to Update SWEEP, Public Comment Being Accepted on Draft Report
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is taking public comment on proposed updates to the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). Last October, CDFA’s Environmental Farming Act…
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
…the groups are calling on Congress to find solutions to ensure an adequate workforce within the beef supply chain. Finally, the industry groups are also seeking improved oversight of cattle…