…saying, ‘Look, trade is critically important for food and ag that the US is falling behind. You need to understand the importance of this issue to rural America’. And we…
Another Challenge to GMOs
…genetically engineered labeling rules. The organization says those rules do not mandate clear on-package food labeling and allow unlabeled hidden GMOs to proliferate in the U.S. food marketplace. The CFS…
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
There is one week left to apply for the new Organic Transition Pilot Program from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Eligible organizations have until September 15 to…
Group Wants More Aggressive Work on Trade Deals
…President Trump put Section 232 tariffs on India’s steel and aluminum and India responded by retaliating against U.S. food and ag products that were going to India. “Fortunately, the Biden…
Celebrating California Wine Month
…host events and activities ranging from hands-on harvest boot camps and tours to wine festivals, grape stomps, and food and wine pairing experiences. “Basically, anywhere you are in California, there…
Some Watching Trade Programs as Farm Bill Deadline Looms
…Foreign Market Development program. “Congress lays out about 200 million (dollars) in MAP funding and another chunk in FMD. That’s for promotion of US ag food and ag products overseas….
New Research Shows Promise for Mitigating HLB
…including increased profits for nurseries and a potentially larger and more affordable supply of citrus products for consumers. While HLB has significantly impacted citrus production, the recent breakthrough provides a…
September is Food Safety Education Month
There’s no better time to learn about food safety than during National Food Safety Education Month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This month, the U.S. Food and…
California FAIR Plan Expansion Awaits Governor Newsom’s Signature
…“Our farmers and ranchers want to focus on producing America’s food supply, not on trying to become experts in procuring what was once routine insurance coverage,” Johansson noted. “We urge…
New Grapevine Insurance Program Available
…12 months. The program’s coverage encompasses freeze, fire, hail, flood, and the failure of irrigation water supply resulting from unavoidable, naturally occurring incidents. Producers using recognized Freeze Protection methods can…
Week in Review: New WOTUS Creates Similar Disappointment & Additional Support Coming to Battle INSV
A revised Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule has been released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture…
Dairy Checkoff Smoothie Program Expands
…than energy drinks, flavored water, juices and soft drinks with Gen Z consumers. Dairy Management Inc. partnered with Chartwells K12, a food management company that serves more than two million…
Agriculture Groups Pushing for More Trade Opportunities
…letter. “A continued emphasis on free and fair trade is vital to ensuring U.S. farmers and ranchers can grow and export enough food, feed, fiber, and fuel to supply the…
Efforts to Mitigate INSV Receive Additional Funding Support
Multiple entities are combining efforts to help address the threat of Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV). The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) is supporting work at UC Davis…