…mandate that force livestock processing facilities to purchase a set percentage of their live animal supply via cash bids. AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a statement while AFBF supports…
Blong Xiong to Lead USDA’s Farm Service Agency in California
…the delivery of FSA programs to agricultural producers in California. These commodity, conservation, credit, and disaster assistance programs ensure a safe, affordable, abundant, and nutritious food, fiber, and fuel supply…
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Talks with AgNet Media on Funding for Bridge Repairs
…to have a lot of pressure on our supply chains, it’s certainly the right time to be investing in the quality of our bridges. We have set aside specifically funding…
Common Scallion Plant Problems to Watch Out For
…your crops regularly, and grow your food plants in different areas. This will ensure that you get at least a small return on the investment of your hard work, time,…
USDA Outlines Long-Term Strategy for Addressing Wildfire Crisis
…food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-18-22
…chemistries, research that takes a closer look at food safety risks associated with birds and the mixed responses to the new labeling for GMO foods. Tune in to the show…
Produce That Can Be Stored in a Root Cellar
…Credit: Grandpa / Shutterstock.com The root cellar was once a staple of rural life, serving as a method of food preservation as well as a storage space for people without…
Progress Report Details Water Resilience Portfolio Implementation
…a comprehensive plan to address water challenges in California. The California Natural Resources Agency, California Environmental Protection Agency, and California Department of Food and Agriculture were tasked with developing the…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-14-22
…on addressing issues in the supply chain, and the value of Certified Crop Advisors in helping growers navigate nitrogen rules. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
California Climate Hub Priorities Bolstered with USDA investment
…and USDA Climate Hubs partnerships. The investment is being made as part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI). The University of California,…
FDA Holding Public Meetings on Proposed Changes to Produce Safety Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be holding two virtual public meetings to go over the proposed changes some of the parameters of the Food Safety Modernization Act…
Almond Update: Groundwater Recharge Guide Available to Growers
…almond industry. “This guide is really intended for growers to take control of their own future water supply reliability by giving them information about groundwater recharge and how it may…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Budget Proposal
…food prices are soaring and inflation and shortages are no longer speculative, it is critical that we shore up the farm economy. As they say though, the devil is the…
Shipping Troubles More Costly for California Ag Than Trade War with China
…California agriculture because the retaliatory tariffs imposed by China and other countries,” said Carter. “But we found that these supply chain issues were more costly for California farmers than was…