…and help ensure that the information that consumers receive about where their food comes from is truthful. “The reason for this is quite simple. We surveyed consumers. We asked them…
‘Product of USA’ Labeling Rule Finalized by USDA
…with the rule emphasizing the importance of accurate origin labeling to maintain trust in the food supply chain. The final rule has been supported by a variety of stakeholders that…
New Resources Available for Local and Regional Food Systems Development
…food and creating new markets, including farmers markets and food hubs. Two key funding opportunities within LAMP, the Farmers Market Promotion Program and Local Food Promotion Program, focus on bolstering…
Mentorship Program for Women in Food and Agriculture
…to supporting women across the global food and agriculture sector by providing invaluable mentorship opportunities. Surveys suggest one of the biggest hurdles to success for women in the global agri-food…
Ag Trade Caucus Urges Reduction of Trade Barriers Holding Back Producers
…tariffs, ensure science-based sanitary and phytosanitary regulations, and eliminate abuse of geographical indicators in the food sector. The Representatives highlighted the importance of global competitiveness for U.S. farmers and ranchers…
Week in Review: SWP Allocation Lower Than 2023 & Almond Rebound Underway
…a recent report from Rabobank. The supply of pistachios in the global market has been growing in recent years, putting a strain on demand. The National Cotton Council’s Early Season…
New Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Within EPA Announced
…advisors nationwide and coordinate with federal and state partners such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and state departments of agriculture. It will focus…
LandFlex Helping Improve Sustainable Groundwater Usage, But Needs Additional Support
…aren’t aware that they qualify. Bettencourt said that the program offers farmers “financial and regulatory security” and that the transition to sustainable groundwater usage will keep farmers from going out…
Almond Update: Promoting Almonds as A Versatile Food Ingredient
…Food Innovate allows us to showcase almonds’ potential in various product developments and identify emerging trends in the food industry,” Grace stated. With a focus on networking and engaging in…
‘Significant Rebound Underway’ for Almond Industry
…that with back-to-back years of shorter crops on a global scale, markets are balancing out. Domestic shipments of almonds have been steadily improving with expectations for that trend to continue,…
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
…a third of a renewable energy project value usually invested in the local communities through construction jobs and maintenance. These projects also give farmers, rural electric coops, and food companies…
NRCS Seeks Cooperative Agreement Proposals Through April 3
…conservation priorities for 2024, including climate-smart management, watershed conservation, carbon sequestration, and food security. “NRCS is continuously working to expand our conservation footprint in all of California’s communities,” NRCS State…
Next Gen Cultivating Agriculture’s Future Leaders
A USDA program designed to build up the next generation of food and farm leaders and workforce participants provided an example of its efforts during this year’s Ag Outlook Forum….
Increasing Gap Between Supply and Demand of Pistachios
The supply of pistachios in the global market has been growing in recent years, putting a strain on demand. UC Cooperative Extension specialist, Brittney Goodrich said much of the acreage…