…moving items that provide direct assistance to emergency relief efforts. Livestock and livestock feed are included under the extended declaration, as well as food and other groceries for emergency restocking…
FMC Looking at ‘Responsive Actions’ to Address Container Availability
…Global Maritime Conference, FMC Chairman Michael A. Khouri explained that the issue is being taken very seriously. “Some ocean carriers – not all – have stated that they will no…
Report Shows Strong Demand for Agricultural Graduates
…openings a year through 2025. “Future development of our complex global food system requires the brightest minds from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and disciplines working together to solve…
Week in Review: STOP USE of Organic Fertilizer Product and Vilsack Back to Lead USDA
The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently issued a statewide quarantine for the organic fertilizer product Agro Gold WS. President-elect Joe Biden has officially selected Tom Vilsack to once…
Biden Selects Katherine Tai to be Next U.S. Trade Representative
…agreements while working with our trade partners to expand market access for America’s farmers as they lead the world in growing healthy, affordable food,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy…
Statewide Quarantine Issued for Organic Fertilizer Product
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently issued a statewide quarantine for the organic fertilizer product Agro Gold WS. A Stop Use notice was announced on December 4…
Herbs and Veggies that can be Grown, Even When it Snows
…it is possible to grow food that can withstand a fair bit of snow. Some cold weather favorite veggies and herbs include brussel sprouts, kale, cabbage, arugula, celeriac, beets, carrots,…
Animal Activist Attempt to Tie Animal Agriculture to Pandemic
…Activists are targeting large-scale modern farms in California who Thompson-Weeman says actually use bio-security measures to ensure safety among animals. Listen to the full report below. Animal Activist Attempt to…
Agriculturalists From Fresno and San Diego Counties Win Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
…of the Fresno-Madera YF&R chapter, which this year has distributed more than half a million meals to families who have faced food shortages during the pandemic. Stehly co-owns Vesper Vineyards,…
New Strawberry Variety to Hit the Market in 2022
…of Food and Agricultural Services (IFAS). UF/IFAS associate professor of horticultural sciences, Vance Whitaker said in a press release that the new variety has a pineapple-like aroma. As such, the…
2020 Mummy Shake Video Contest Winner Announced
…better chance of mitigating NOW damage when they remove the nuts and thereby eliminate the shelter and food source for the pest. ABC has a list of tips that can…
Consumers Encourages to Give ‘The Gift of Eggs’ in New Ad Campaign
…American Egg Board offers a reminder that versatility and affordability make a dozen eggs the perfect type of “present” both for holidays at home and food gifting. The lighthearted digital…
Almond Update: National Names Headline General Sessions Next Week
…of Global Communications Daren Williams said former U.S. Trade Representative Darci Vetter and former USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden will discuss the global agricultural scene and how the events of…
Bee Species Prevented from Being Considered Fish Under CESA
…Western, Crotch, and Suckley cuckoo bumblebees. A petition was initially filed by the Xerces Society, Defenders of Wildlife and the Center for Food Safety to have the bees listed as…