…and macronutrients are a broad way to measure the nutrients in food. There are three main macronutrients – carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Most foods are a combination of macronutrients. For…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-08-21
…FARMER funding important for SJV producers and NIFA investing $14.5 Million through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
CDFA Set to Update SWEEP, Public Comment Being Accepted on Draft Report
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is taking public comment on proposed updates to the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). Last October, CDFA’s Environmental Farming Act…
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
…the groups are calling on Congress to find solutions to ensure an adequate workforce within the beef supply chain. Finally, the industry groups are also seeking improved oversight of cattle…
Public Comment Begin Accepted for Implementation of Proposition 12 Regulations
A 45-day public comment period is underway for proposed regulations to implement Proposition 12. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be accepting feedback on Prop 12 regulations…
Week in Review: Pallet Shortage Problems & Lt. Governor Hears Farm Water Concerns
Pallet shortages are adding to the list of transportation challenges facing the food and agriculture industry, as growers and shippers struggle to keep up with demand. Several industry leaders recently…
Biden’s Budget Includes Additional Support for Ag and Rural Communities
…of data-driven technologies and techniques. The budget request calls for $6.7 billion in funding to support healthy food access and address overall food insecurity. Programs like the Special Supplemental Nutrition…
Plant Things That Keep Bees Coming Back for More
…valuable pollinators, responsible for pollinating 80 percent of the world’s plants! That means 1 out of every 4 bites of food we eat is due to the hard work of…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Proposed Tax Policy
…or eliminate long-standing tax code provisions that are fundamental to the financial health of production agriculture and the businesses that supply its inputs, transport its products, and market its commodities.”…
USDA Grants for Urban Ag and Innovative Production
…have the potential to educate, innovate, and unify communities to improve nutrition and food access and increase local food production in urban areas.” It marks the second year that USDA…
Updates to the Housing for the Harvest as the Pandemic Continues
…in a free hotel room. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross said the program has evolved “because of what we’ve learned implementing the program.” The program has…
What Research Tells Us About the Future of California’s Citrus Industry
According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, California accounted for 52 percent of citrus production throughout the United States and 63 percent of the nation’s citrus value last…
Pallet Shortages Create New Transportation Challenge for Agriculture
…to the minimal supply of heavy-duty pallets. UFPA has voiced concern that the pallet shortages will have a considerable impact all the way down the food supply chain. Delays in…
Health Bite: Calories 101
…whole foods only diet. We operate best with the vitamins and nutrients fresh produce, meat and minimally processed foods provide, of course. But a sprinkle of decadent, call them “sinful”…