…maintaining our productivity and relying on a safe and domestic food supply. That comes with a reliable water supply for California,” Wade explained. “What we’re seeing around the world with…
House Ag Subcommittee Discusses SNAP Benefits
…on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – or SNAP. Food and nutrition programs account for more than 75 percent of the funds in the farm bill. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA)…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-13-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Smithfield Foods shuttering in 2023, cantaloupe supply up as seasons peak, and using…
Impacts of Shipping Delays Being Felt in California Dairy Industry
While it took some time for the ongoing logistical issues to fully impact California’s dairy industry, the supply chain disruptions are now taking their toll. CEO of Western United Dairies,…
Secretary Vilsack on Ukraine
…goes in terms of the ports that are currently at risk.” Ukraine is one of the world’s top agricultural producers and exporters and plays a critical role in supplying oilseeds…
Appeals Court Classifies Bees as Fish Under Endangered Species Act
…Food Safety. The California Fish and Game Commission voted to designate the bumblebees as endangered species in 2019 with a coalition of ag groups opposing the move. A Sacramento County…
Organic Industry Survey Shows $1.4 Billion Sales Growth in 2021
…$63 billion in total. Sales of organic non-food items increased seven percent in 2021, while food product sales increased by approximately two percent. The overall sales growth rate of two…
American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Provides Resources for Educators
…able to fulfill our mission,” Meloy said. “Basically, it comes down to helping kids understand where their food comes from.” The foundation creates a variety of resources, including an educational…
Significant Advancements Made in Local Food Procurement Efforts
…Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA) and the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS) are proving instrumental in strengthening local and regional food systems. The programs help support food purchasing…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 06-07-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers supply chain relief falling short of expectation, recommendations to limit the spread of…
Stabenow on Senate Ag Committee Work
…auto industry standpoint and semiconductor chips being from overseas, and then there’s a global breakdown that wreaks havoc in manufacturing. We’ve seen the same thing with supply chains at home,…
New Organic Transition Initiative to Address Several Industry Needs
As much as $300 million will be made available through a new Organic Transition Initiative from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program is part of the Food System…
Stay Safe During the Summer Grilling Season
…the grill. Millions of people get sick each year because of a lack of food safety while grilling, but you don’t have to be one of them. The USDA offers…
Week in Review: Dairies Help Fill Fertilizer Need & Resistance-Breaking TSWV Spreads
…strain of tomato spotted wilt virus are increasing in Sutter County. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack provided details on USDA’s framework for improving the food supply chain and transforming the…