Significant investment was recently made through the Small Business Innovation Research Program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing more…
Food Safety Message Heard ‘Loud and Clear’ by Leafy Greens Producers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently conducted a food safety investigation related to multiple outbreaks of E. coli. FDA’s report details areas within leafy greens production that need…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
…was initially proposed back in January. Newsom submitted the $267.8 billion budget last week. Funding for critical programs administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be…
Small Farms Still Eligible for On-Farm Readiness Reviews
…the Food Safety Modernization’s Act Produce Safety Rule. CDFA’s Produce Safety Program has resources available for those interested in requesting an OFRR. Director of Regulatory Affairs and Food Safety for…
Week in Review: More Counties in Drought Emergency, Port Conditions Improving
…Valley Project water contractors located north of the Delta. The California Leafy Greens Marketing Association recently endorsed new Pre-Harvest Testing guidance to help improve food safety. Dry conditions are taking…
Bronaugh Confirmation Receives High Praise from Ag Industry
…and Consumer Services,” National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Dr. Barb Glenn said in a press release. “Deputy Secretary Bronaugh deeply understands how agricultural and food policies work…
Sustainability Challenge Looks to Startups and Scaleups for Ag Solutions
…One avenue of the challenge is for agtech and foodtech startup companies looking to bring their idea to fruition. The other is for scaleup companies that have a workable solution…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Spurring Grower Conversation
The Almond Board of California has officially entered the podcast world with their “Almond Journey” podcast. ABC’s Senior Director of Global Communications Daren Williams said it wasn’t good enough to…
Pre-Harvest Testing Guidance to Bolster Leafy Greens Food Safety
California Leafy Greens Marketing Association (LGMA) recently endorsed new Pre-Harvest Testing guidance to help improve food safety. Recurring E. coli outbreaks linked to leafy greens have increased industry efforts to…
Mexico’s Organic Requirements for U.S. Exports Delayed Until 2022
…the United States and Mexico, one of our most important export markets.” The regulating body for organic products in Mexico is the National Service for Animal and Plant Health, Food…
USDA Partnership Looks at Hemp Seed Oil Potential for Personal Care Products
…with hemp seed oil. NCAUR is also looking at more efficient methods for processing hemp into fuels, lubricants and adhesives, along with other viable fiber products and food ingredients. Listen…
Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Report Outlines 30×30 Plan
…that society needs, such as food and fiber, but also things like wildlife habitat and healthy forests.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Port Conditions Improving, But Still Work to Be Done
…State Board of Food and Agriculture at its most recent meeting. Seroka explained that things are moving at a better pace in the L.A. port, however there are still challenges…
More Than $92 Million in LAMP Grants Being Made Available
…transform our nation’s food system with a greater focus on resilient, local and regional food systems,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “These grants will help maximize…