…with hemp seed oil. NCAUR is also looking at more efficient methods for processing hemp into fuels, lubricants and adhesives, along with other viable fiber products and food ingredients. Listen…
Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Report Outlines 30×30 Plan
…that society needs, such as food and fiber, but also things like wildlife habitat and healthy forests.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Port Conditions Improving, But Still Work to Be Done
…State Board of Food and Agriculture at its most recent meeting. Seroka explained that things are moving at a better pace in the L.A. port, however there are still challenges…
More Than $92 Million in LAMP Grants Being Made Available
…transform our nation’s food system with a greater focus on resilient, local and regional food systems,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “These grants will help maximize…
CVP Adds Water Supply Hold for Northern California
The California Bureau of Reclamation has put water supply allocations on hold for Central Valley Project (CVP) water contractors located north of the Delta. The bureau said the announcement is…
Winegrape Pomace Holds Even More Value with Recent Discovery
Researchers have recently made a discovery in winegrape pomace that could make the byproduct even more valuable in the secondary market. A team of food scientists at the University of…
Carbon Bank Pilots Before USDA Rollout?
After the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made clear that developing a carbon bank is a priority, industry groups are recommending a measured approach. The Food and Agriculture Climate…
Almond Update: Despite Unstable Chinese Market, Some Positive Indications
…China Advisor Connie Cheung noted some of the indicators that are positive for California almonds. She said cultural beliefs about food and nutrition continue to be very positive for almonds…
U.S. Potatoes Get Green Light in Mexico
…and chipping potatoes year-round that are not currently produced there. Mexican retailers, foodservice operators, food manufactures and ultimately Mexican consumers will benefit from this wide array of high-quality potatoes available…
USDA Investing Nearly $22 Million to Improve Soil Health and Climate Smart Ag
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing nearly $22 million into research initiatives aimed at helping improve soil health and climate smart agriculture. USDA’s National Institute of Food and…
What Are the Best Pepper Varieties to Grow in the Garden
…Scotch Bonnet. They are like fireballs in your garden. They look like habaneros, but the peppers are shorter and fatter. If you love spicy, Caribbean food, you need to grow these…
Ag Exporters: ‘We Need Action Now; Not Additional Studies’
…is cost prohibitive for producers to rework the supply chain and find alternative means of fulfilling their overseas contracts. This impossibility coupled with significant pricing increases explains estimates of nearly…
UC SAREP Reinstates Grant Program with $77,000 in Awards
…on the program. Eleven recipients were recently named for its 2021 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Small Grants Program. A total of $77,000 in funding will go towards supporting a…
State Senate Lays Out $3.4 Billion Drought Relief Package
California Senators have unveiled a $3.4 billion drought relief package to address the hardships created by ongoing dry conditions. The Senate Budget Plan on Drought, Safe Drinking Water, Water Supply…