…a substantial and highly variable share of U.S. food costs. This intersection of food and energy commodity markets raises questions about how changing food choices (such as through nutrition promotion)…
CDFA Farm Bill Listening Sessions
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross is holding several public forums across the state seeking input from farmers, ranchers and other stakeholders on priorities for the…
2017 California Processing Tomato Report
…California Processing Tomato Report. This early processing tomato estimate is funded by the California League of Food Processors, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Read the…
Common Crop Chemical Leaves Bees Susceptible to Deadly Viruses
…synergistic mortality in honey bee larvae.” Other authors on the paper include Diana Cox-Foster, USDA-ARS-PWA Pollinating Insect Research Unit. The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture…
Funding for Potato Breeding Research
…childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability and ensure food safety. To learn more…
USDA Invests in Citrus Greening Research
…that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability and ensure food safety. To…
Funding to Support Agriculture Programs at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science,…
Strong Ag Background with Sonny Perdue
…isn’t necessarily production; it’s processing and that real whole food chain that many people are discovering now from farm to table,” he said. “Farmers are great for the economy because…
Perdue Nominated as Ag Secretary; Ag Groups Show Support
…Perdue will step in and stand up for rural America so that we can continue to do what we do best – provide the safest and most abundant food supply…
Almond Board: Navel Orangeworm Predictor
…Not only is the nut damaged, but the feeding opens the door to Aspergillus molds, which can produce aflatoxin contamination. Aflatoxins are considered a serious food safety issue and are…
Agri View: Farmer’s Share
…into the farmer’s pocket. Well here is how one form organization figures it. The 16 most common food items in ordinary meals averages about $50.00. Farmers receive about one-third of…
State Water Project Allocation Increased
As winter storms continue to fill reservoirs and boost the snowpack, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) today increased its estimate of this year’s State Water Project (SWP) supply from…
California Avocados See Good 2016
…of supply and marketing efforts focused to match distribution. Shade California avocados are an alternate bearing crop. Often, but not always, a larger crop one year is followed by a…
Funding to Support Agricultural Education at 1890s Land-grant Institutions
…and food sciences facilities and equipment. The 1890 Facilities Grant Program helps the eligible institutions educate the future workforce in the food, agricultural and human sciences job sectors. “This funding…