…this forecast does not impact current water supplies or water captured in 2023. Fortunately, most state reservoirs remain above average for this time of the year. “California’s water supply continues…
Five HLB-Positive Trees Detected in San Diego County
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed the presence of Huanglongbing (HLB) in five trees in San Diego County. The HLB-positive trees were found in a residential…
State Seeks Helps in Defining ‘Regenerative Agriculture’
Input is being sought on how California should define “regenerative agriculture” and how it relates to state programs. The California Department of Food and Agriculture, in collaboration with State Board…
Jury Rules that Egg Producers Conspired to Fix Prices
…12 years ago. Several large food manufacturing companies in the lawsuit filed in 2011 said producers used various means to limit the U.S. domestic supply of eggs to increase the…
California Awards Nearly $35 Million to Address Livestock Emissions
Several projects to address livestock emissions in the state have received funding support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). A total of nearly $35 million has been…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
…actually truly open their market and allow for a number of different players in Canada, who would be able to actually import, like retailers, food distributors, restaurants, pizza chains and…
Westlands Recharges 200,000 Acre-Feet of Groundwater
Last winter’s abundant surface water supply gave Westlands Water District the boost it needed to initiate a goal of replenishing 200,000 acre-feet of groundwater into District aquifers. Thanks to the…
Disappointment in USMCA Panel Ruling on Canadian Dairy Policy
…supply management system that limits domestic production to protect farmers. USTR Katherine Tai also expressed dissatisfaction with the panel’s decision, highlighting ongoing concerns about Canada’s implementation of dairy market access…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…grocery shopping, and as food enters the picture, why not keep food waste to a minimum. Make this holiday season the start of your composting practices and the gift that…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-23-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes a project that seeks to address food safety barriers for organic specialty crops…
Four Out of Five Americans Plan to Have A Thanksgiving Meal
Last month’s Consumer Food Insights Report from Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability reveals that nearly four out of five Americans plan to celebrate Thanksgiving with a…
Is that Pop-Up Turkey Doneness Device Totally Trustworthy?
…with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has today’s This Land Of Ours report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Is that Pop-Up Turkey Doneness Device…
Almond Update: Reflecting on Current Industry Challenges and Optimism for 2024
…conditions to improve moving forward. Logistical challenges of the past few years have largely been abated. Those improvements contribute to a more stable and efficient supply chain. The almond industry…
Thanksgiving Meal Costs Down
…heavy last year and we’ve moved through some of that. So those prices have fallen.” Yet Young cautions, despite the year-over-year decline in total Thanksgiving meal cost, food inflation is…