Multiple fruit fly quarantines have been expanded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The announcement comes as state and local officials contend with a multitude of fruit…
Generic Vs. Brand Names in Groceries
…or store-brand beverages. That’s according to the September 2023 Consumer Food Insights Report. The Purdue University College of Agriculture report further indicates that consumers make this choice even when presented…
Food Price Inflation Easing Down
…However, for food at the grocery store, things are looking a little better on the food side. USDA economist Megan Schweitzer says that last month’s grocery store food prices overall…
Ag Economics Expert on Recession Expectations
An ag economics expert weighs in on the nation’s financial state. Speaking at the recent Agri-Pulse Ag Outlook Forum, the head of RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness for North America, Roland…
Dairy Checkoff’s Pizza Partnerships Growing Cheese Sales
…how we have on-site scientists or in some of these places, we have a pop-in scientist look across the supply chain. Hey, who can help these guys because we’re supplier…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-12-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Newsom signing the California Food Safety Act, the early success of the F3…
Delivery Innovation Could Reduce Hunger
…percent of all U.S. counties but 87 percent of the counties with the highest rates of food insecurity. Food delivery has become an expected service for many Americans. However, only…
Fruit Fly Quarantine Expands with Further Detections
COURTESY: USDA/APHIS Additional areas of the state are now under an Oriental fruit fly quarantine. The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) made the announcement last week. Following the…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
…cover freeze, fire, hail, flood, irrigation water supply failure, and other causes. Similarly, kiwifruit producers in 12 California counties can insure against unforeseen weather perils, covering three varietal groups. In…
A Pilot to Improve Ag Workforce
…they have a stronger level of commitment to this positive work environment? The resiliency of our food supply chains. How we need to address ag labor challenges and instability, how…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
…food hubs, and distributors to provide ready access to fresh, locally produced, nutritious food for community food assistance programs.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Dairy Business Innovation Supported Through $23 Million in Grant Awards
…Initiatives at California State University Fresno, the University of Tennessee, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, and the University of Wisconsin. These initiatives will utilize the funding to offer…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-09-23
…new food and farming program on PBS, and advocating for agriculture to protect family businesses. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Week in Review: Substantial Damage from Citrus Thrips & Tracking New Strawberry Threat
…one of the first steps has been to identify all the fields that are affected by the pathogen. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has imposed a quarantine in…