…producing the food, fuel and fiber that make our way of life possible. The last two years have brought historic hurricanes like Florence and Michael. We have faced wildfires, tornadoes…
Wild Plants That Make the Best Teas
…consuming any wild food. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1, 2026 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
Corteva™ Separates from DowDuPont to Form Leading Pure-Play Agriculture Company
New company is global leader in two large, attractive markets – seed and crop protection – underpinned by expanding digital capabilities. Begins regular way trading under “CTVA” ticker symbol. Corteva,…
New IPM Model Takes Systems Approach to Addressing Modern Issues
… The development of a more holistic IPM approach corresponds with the changing issues facing agricultural production. “As the population is increasing and the globalization of pest and disease distribution is…
New Survey Examines Consumers’ Understanding of the Environmental Impact of Chicken Production
…new nationwide survey about how deeply consumers understand sustainable food practices as it relates to broiler chicken production, an industry that maintains one of the lowest environmental footprints in animal…
Agriculture industry Responds to Progress of USMCA
…Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern: “Senator Chuck Grassley is right: Border security issues are border security issues, and trade issues are trade issues. New tariffs against Mexico are unlikely…
Food Safety Workshops for Produce and Livestock Operations
…and livestock management practices can be better coordinated to increase overall food safety. The workshops are being conducted by the UC Davis Western Institute for Food Safety and Security. Information…
Oriental Fruit Fly Eradicated From Sacramento and Yolo Counties
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Yolo County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, and the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office have eradicated…
U.S. Organic Sales Hit $50 Billion for the First Time
…initiatives.” Organic food sales grew 5.9 percent, reaching almost $47.9 billion last year. Organic non-food sales also grew 10.6 percent to nearly $4.6 billion. Organic fruits and vegetables combine for…
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Pays Dividends to American Farmers and Exporters
…healthier and higher-quality food alternatives. Over the past decade, Colombian retail food and non-alcoholic beverage sales have grown by 36 percent compared to only 19 percent in the rest of…
Bee Safe Program Working in Tandem with BeeWhere Program
The Bee Safe program, administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, is designed to protect bees from other pests and disease, as well as minimize exposure to pesticides….
Ways to Avoid Wasting Your Bountiful Harvest
…to Avoid Wasting Your Bountiful Harvest Too much food from your garden can be a wonderful problem to have. But if you have way more than you can feed yourself…
CDFA Programs Get Funding Increase in ‘May Revise’ of California Budget
…made to the funding allocated for a variety of programs and initiatives from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). An additional $3.3 million will be made available to…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…to business as usual.” The $16 billion package includes $14.5 billion for the Market Facilitation Program, $1.4 billion in surplus commodity purchases through the Food Purchase and Distribution Programand $100 million…