The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has released a report evaluating its program to assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The Farmer Equity Act was passed by the…
Fast-Growing Veggies You Can Grow in Under Thirty Days
…you can still catch up by planting things that grow in about 30 days. These quick growing veggies give you fresh, healthy food fast. And, many of these will work…
California Prune Industry Remains Strong During Pandemic
…provide for relative stability as the majority of the foodservice industry remains shut down or operating at a much lower capacity. “Because we are not positioned heavily on the foodservice…
New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint Released by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently unveiled the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint. The initiative will be used as a basis for shaping food safety measures…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
The House Appropriations Committee recently advanced its ag spending bill for the fiscal year 2021. The bill establishes spending limits for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and…
Lawmakers Encourage Better Dairy Access in Japan
…is one of the top five overseas markets for Made-in-America dairy products, and increasing demand from both Japanese food processors and consumers has created an incredible opportunity for the U.S….
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released After Months of Work
…of pest control advisors, scientists, farmworker advocates, agricultural organizations, and environmental justice groups. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) tasked…
Ballots Out for California Rice Commission Major Amendment
Rice industry members have until August 3 to cast their vote on a California Rice Commission (CRC) major amendment. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has mailed out a…
Composting: Disposing of Kitchen Food Scraps and Garden Waste
…food scraps and garden waste, it also happens to make top-notch compost that your plants will love. Composting is a year-round activity. Late summer to early winter is a peak…
Burger King Commercial Sparks Science Rooted Methane Reduction Conversation
Two videos are circling Twitter, both focusing on the methane reduction from livestock. One video is from a fast-food chain, the other from a California university. When it comes to…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-14-20
Elaine Culotti Pushes for Middle-Ground Leadership and Stronger Support for Small Farmers – AgNet News Hour The March 2 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured part two of an…
Facility Inspections Resume for Produce Safety Rule
After a temporary postponement of facility inspections under the Produce Safety Rule (PSR), the practice has resumed. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) began routine PSR inspections last…
California Prune Board Authorized to Continue for Another Five Years
The California Prune Board was recently authorized to continue for another five years by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. During a public hearing, prune growers and processors spoke…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…Valley, where their food comes from, and how hard people work to put it on our plates.” Stuhr replaces Bill Purewal, who completed his one-year term on June 30. Other…