The 2022 Citrus Acreage Report has been released by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Information presented in the report is comprised of survey data from California citrus…
USDA Announces Climate-Smart Partnership Projects
…this opportunity from the initial $1 billion Vilsack announced earlier this year. “There is strong and growing interest in the private sector and among consumers for food that is grown in…
Food Insecurity in Households with Children Reached Two-decade Low
…reported that food insecurity in U.S. households with children reached a two-decade low in 2021. The Economic Research Service monitors the prevalence of food insecurity in U.S. households with children…
Ag Groups Raise Concern Over Damage A Railroad Strike Would Have
…ten percent of the global exports of wheat,” the letter states. “A freight rail stoppage would occur as America’s farmers harvest their crops and would exacerbate global food insecurity and…
Ensuring Future Success Through Supporting Ag Education
…Legislative Affairs at American Ag Credit, believes in the value of agricultural education and the importance of kids understanding where their food comes from. American Ag Credit is a member…
Pollinator Habitat Program Now Accepting Grant Applications
Eligible applicants can apply for grant funding to support pollinators through the Pollinator Habitat Program (PHP). The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting grant applications for…
Vytelle Awarded for Global Sustainability
…the 2022 Sustainability Awards program. The Sustainability Awards honor those who have made sustainability an integral part of their business practice or overall mission. The global cattle industry is facing…
VofV: Remembering Hank Giclas, Part One
…of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross, and Western Growers Assistant Vice President, Science, Sonia Salas share their memories of Hank and detail how his integrity and leadership impacted their professional…
Using A Passion for Agriculture to Educate the Next Generation
…world and those that interact with the industry. She determined at a young age that helping others understand where their food comes from was the role she wanted to fill….
World Food Prices Continue Falling as Supply Levels Rise
Global food prices dropped for a fifth-straight month after a seasonal rise in supplies took place and demand dropped for some products. The northern hemisphere wheat harvest is helping to…
Strengthening the Meat Supply Chain with Nearly $22 Million Investment
…necessary facility improvements, expand their businesses, and strengthen the nation’s food supply chain,” Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “These grants are one part of USDA’s…
USDA Program Feeds Children During Summer Months
…USDA Food and Nutrition Service administrator Cindy Long says, “Our hope is that all states will adopt the program, ensuring that all children have access to the healthy food they…
California’s New Water Strategy Comes at Opportune Time
The new water strategy from Governor Gavin Newsom to address the impact of drought may have come at an opportune time. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross…
Major School Nutrition Program Spending Declined During Pandemic
…2020 and $12.4 billion in 2021. The declines were partly due to many schools transitioning to the Summer Food Service Program and creating the temporary Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program….