…the next Farm Bill offers opportunities to invest in long-term food security, climate resiliency, and growing the national bio-economy. The group has submitted recommendations to the agriculture committees in both…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Lauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Industry Needs
…as we collectively provide American consumers with a safe, abundant supply of healthy produce and other valuable specialty crops.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Grocery Prices Stabilizing, Dining Out Cost Rising
…say the cost of eating out is rising faster than food at the grocery store. “Food away from home as prices have continued to grow faster than food at home…
Land-Grant Universities to Receive More Than $33 Million
…The investment is being made possible through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Eighty-two research projects will be supported across 19 Historically Black Colleges and Universities classified as…
Dairy Pricing Hearing Set for Next Month
…compelling, fact-based arguments supporting IDFA’s two proposals that were crafted in the best interest of the full dairy supply chain,” said Mike Brown, IDFA chief economist. “We are grateful that…
USDA Investing in Urban Agriculture
…and revenue streams for producers while strengthening the food system. The investments will also give consumers better access to locally-grown foods and healthier choices. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and Deputy…
Organic Dairy Producers Still Have Time to Apply for New Assistance Program
…so many positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all…
Getting Free Assistance with AMMP Application and Implementation
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) is accepting grant applications until 5:00 P.M PT on Monday, August 28. AMMP provides financial assistance for…
CDFA Seeks Comments on Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Priorities
…Agriculture in the administration of the program. The program aims to address disruptions in the food supply chain caused by external events like COVID-19 and shipping delays. The program focuses…
U.S. Consumers’ Food Spending Hit Record High in 2022
…and 2009 during the Great Recession and in 2020 during the Coronavirus pandemic. Food spending includes food at home, described as food intended for off-premises consumption from retailers such as…
Partnership to Increase Competition in Food and Ag Sectors
…agriculture supply chains. All states can join the partnership by expressing their intent to participate, with the flexibility to join or depart at any time. Only participating partners qualify for…
USDA to Purchase 30 Million Pounds of Almonds
…is a commendable step towards improving the nutritional support provided to those in need as our industry recovers from the shock waves created by the global supply chain crisis,” Almond…
New Almond Board CEO Announced
The Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors has announced the selection of Clarice Turner, a seasoned global leader in the consumer goods, food service, and wine and spirits…
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
…for the Organic Production and Market Data Initiative and National Institute for Food and Agriculture would also be increased. Support for the legislation is coming from a variety of ag…