…laying queen present, or if there are any stressors that could present a problem. Finally, the assessment also asks beekeepers to assure there is sufficient water, forage, and food stores…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Types of Biocontrol Agents and Challenges
…two and discusses the challenges around keeping residual control with insect releases. Hoddle said, especially with certain species, it’s a balancing act between having enough food for beneficial populations to…
NIFA Grant Helps UCR Develop Agricultural Technology
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded $90 million in grant funding to nine projects, to support investment in research to improve sustainability in the agricultural industry. …
Increasing CFAP Criticism from WTO Members
…under the international agreement. Funding for programs designed to address environmental issues, increase diversity and provide direct food assistance such as USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program may not…
Meat Industry Undergoing Significant Antitrust Scrutiny
…and National Beef Inc., and Tyson Foods after several complaints allege that the companies have been participating in anticompetitive activity. The concerns were highlighted by supply chain issues that became…
Report Shows 2020 as Being ‘A Great Time for Organics’
…continues to grow.” The organic industry struggled with the same issues the conventional produce industry was challenged by when the COVID-19 pandemic created disruption in the food supply chain. “We’ve…
Efforts Continue to Block Implementation of California’s Proposition 12
…court to find the proposition invalid. “This law was sold to California voters as a solution to improve animal welfare and food safety, but it has nothing to do with…
Complex Process to Determine Fate of California Dairy Quota Continues
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently held a virtual hearing related to one of several initiatives looking to make changes to the California dairy quota program. Several…
Agricultural Statistics Review Shows Mild Improvement
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently released the latest agricultural statistics review which shows a modest improvement from the year prior. The report shows that the state’s…
June 22 Deadline to Encourage More Cotton Eligibility for CFAP
Industry groups are encouraging more cotton eligibility under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Under the guidelines for the program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) determined that extra-long staple…
COVID Ag Safety Bill Passes Assembly Despite Industry Opposition
…a food processing guidance to vineyard operations. This makes no sense,” the letter states. The coalition also points out that AB 2043 is redundant considering Cal/OSHA already has enforcement authority…
Details of How CFAP is Assisting Cotton Industry
Now three weeks into the application period for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, nearly 20 percent of the $16 billion in direct payments being made available…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…Crop Farmer Alliance and Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association; Maitland, FL Barry Berg – East Dakota Water Development District; Brookings, SD Emily M. Broad Leib – Harvard Law School Food…
More Targeted COVID-19 Relief Sought by Agricultural Industry
Multiple agricultural groups have sent letters to lawmakers seeking additional COVID-19 relief as the industry continues to struggle with the challenges created by the tumultuous condition of the food supply…