…the fiscal year 2022 grant cycle. The revised performance measures will apply to the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program, the Acer…
Organic Fresh Produce Sales Continue Upward Momentum
…percent to $2.2 billion. As the impact of COVID-19 on the food supply chain subsides, it presents an opportunity for continued growth for the organic sector. “We’re seeing restaurants and…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Details Grower’s Experience with Dust Reduction
…trees and stress the trees,” said Daren Williams, ABC Senior Director of Global Communications. “Then just cleaner product being delivered into the system to their handler. That’s a big issue….
Regulatory Pressure on California Production Has A Global Impact
Regulatory pressures on California agriculture can have a global impact on consumers. North American Regional Head of RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness for RaboBank, Roland Fumasi explained that the agriculture industry…
Vegetables to Grow for Herbivore Pets and Companions
…small rodents, tortoises, or parakeets, then you know they eat a lot of plants. When you’re planning a food garden to feed your entire family, it’s important to also plant…
More Than $7M Invested to Support Ag Research and Workforce Development
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing funding support to help advance agricultural research and workforce development. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture recently announced it will be…
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
…several factors contributed to the significant increase. “Most notably the Food Safety Modernization Act, a number of labor-related policies such as the Affordable Care Act, overtime laws, different reporting requirements…then…
Challenges Hurdling Guest Worker Programs
This week lawmakers addressed border security, immigration reform and and challenges with securing a reliable farm workforce. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talked about the current farm guest workers program challenges…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
…communication, continuous improvement, and ambitious commitments to ensure the sustainability of the high-quality protein foods Americans rely on every day,” President and CEO Julie Anna Potts said in a news…
Push for Renewable Natural Gas Usage in California Will Be Costly
…it comes to large commercial and industrial operations like food processing facilities, the practice does not fit economically. “It’s not a solution for these large customers because it’s extremely, extremely…
Potential For Year-Round H-2A Access on The Horizon
…program. The amendment was added to the Fiscal Year 2022 Homeland Security Appropriations Act. It remains unknown if the amendment will make it into the final version of the bill….
Bats are Nocturnal Creatures Providing Natural Pollination and Pest Control
…to your yard. Like any species, the key to attracting bats is providing for their needs. Specifically, food – in the form of insects and critters. Water, such as a pond,…
New Action Plan for Cyclospora Released by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new strategy guideline for addressing foodborne illness. Similar to what was done to address E. coli outbreaks related to leafy…
Week in Review: More Drought Declarations & New Pest Found in Commercial Production
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