…that’s important for the University of California is that our mission at UC ANR is to extend practical solutions in the food and natural systems based on science and technology….
California Nutrition Incentive Program Accepting Applications Through Oct 11
By monticello/DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture‘s (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork is currently accepting project proposals for the California Nutrition Incentive Program 2025 competitive grant…
NIFA Investing $17.6 Million to Advance the Health and Welfare of Agriculture Animals
…investment includes tackling major diseases like Bird Flu and African Swine Fever (ASF), which pose serious threats to both animal health and the food supply. Out of the total, $12.7…
FFAR Grant to Support Carrot Research at UC Davis
…the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) and an additional half million dollars from other industry partners, is being led by researchers from UC Davis and the USDA. The…
Banks Urged to Stop Financing Livestock Production
…banks by name for supporting the world’s biggest meat, dairy, and animal feed producers like JBS, Tyson Foods, and others. While food companies are a small part of the banks’…
Good Food Price Inflation Milestone
Food price inflation hits a milestone and it’s a good thing. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours Image by lightsource/DepositPhotos There’s some good news for food shoppers in…
Agreement to Help Support U.S. Exports into Chile
In what’s being described as a “landmark agreement,” the Chilean National Congress has secured American exporters’ rights to use common food names. Chile has approved a new trade agreement that…
California Dairy Industry Adapts to Challenges with Efficiency Improvements
…former dairyman with a 45-year career, Vanden Heuvel told the California State Board of Food & Agriculture about the industry’s ability to adapt to changing economic and social climates by…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
…farmers desperate for relief, certainty, and stability. The bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 is the legislative remedy our rural communities so desperately need. Thompson said, “It’s…
More than 400 Cases of Salmonella Linked to Backyard Poultry
…anything in their environment and then touching your mouth or food, thereby swallowing Salmonella germs. Always wash your hands with soap and water immediately after touching backyard poultry, their eggs,…
Increase in Food Insecurity
There’s an increase in food insecurity. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by IHX/DepositPhotos The latest edition of USDA’s Household Food Security in the U.S. report indicates…
HPAI Spreads to Three California Dairy Herds
…cattle are isolated and treated at their farms, while healthy cows are cleared to continue milking. According to Western United Dairies, California’s supply of milk and dairy foods is safe…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
Jeff Bitter of Allied Grape Growers was on a panel at a recent California Department of Food and Agriculture meeting highlighting some of the challenges for growers in the state….
Application Window Closing Soon for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is offering grants for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The grants range from $100,000 to $500,000 for projects that…