DepositPhotos image A USDA pilot program focuses on incorporation non-traditional commodities into its McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-30-24
…and agricultural supply chains. We’re also joined by Lesli Allison, chief executive of the Western Landowners Alliance to talk about a recent USDA secretarial memorandum to support connectivity of wildlife…
Farmers Supporting Monarch Butterflies
…food source for their caterpillars. According to Matt Mulica, senior project director at the Keystone Policy Center and facilitator of Farmers for Monarchs, planting milkweed plays a critical role in…
Several Factors Keeping Food Price Inflation Under Control
Image by cboswell/DepositPhotos image Several factors are at work, keeping food price inflation under control. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk…
Sipcam Agro USA Introduces Liquid Organic Alternative to Compost for Permanent Crops
…food safety risks offer significant advantages.” Phelps also addressed the variability in compost quality, noting that nutrient levels in compost can fluctuate depending on the source. “Compost isn’t always consistent,…
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
…significant increase in regulatory costs for California farmers. From 2005 to 2017, these costs rose from $109 per acre to $977 per acre due to food safety regulations, labor laws,…
Global Demand for Tree Nuts Shifts as Top Markets Drive Trade
…metric tons in 2020/21 before dropping to 269,000 tons last year due to weaker demand from snack and food industries. Meanwhile, India, China, and Turkey fueled a 55% increase in…
California Farm Linked to Onions in E. Coli Outbreak
…be the cause. Taylor Farms, the supplier of slivered onions for McDonald’s, has issued a voluntary recall of yellow onions distributed to food service customers. As of October 24, 75…
California Agriculture Faces Challenges but Promises Innovation, Says Secretary Ross
…to explore careers in agriculture. “We need you in our ag supply chain,” she said, underscoring the importance of new talent to help the industry navigate its future. “It’s an…
USDA to Host First-Ever Trade Mission to Thailand in 2025
BANGKOK: Farmer selling fruit vegetable and food on boats at Khlong Lat Mayom floating market, famous and popular among locals and tourists, at Bangkok, Thailand. DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department…
Almond Board Prepares for December Conference
…of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will join the discussion to explore methods for preventing the spread of these pests into California. Fann emphasized the importance of providing growers with up-to-date…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-23-24
…Secretary of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross on the future of ag in California and the current management of H5NX in dairy cattle. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced four open positions on the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee. The Committee advises the CDFA secretary on…
Jordan College Celebrates Food, Family, and Farm Month with Community Events
The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State is celebrating its sixth annual Food, Family, and Farm Month with nearly 20 events showcasing the region’s agricultural ties….