Secretary Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reflecting on the coordinated response to the fruit fly invasion with hopes to lift quarantines soon. In…
U.S. Food Imports Rising
Landing of cocoa beans in the port of Ilheus (BA) Image by joasouza/DepositPhotos The U.S. is importing more foreign food and farm products. Gary Crawford has more coming up on…
Funding Opportunities Expanded for Specialty Crop Growers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced additional funding opportunities for specialty crop growers. USDA’s Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program is expanding to include medium-sized businesses, in addition…
Food Prices May Be Going Down
…lowered its food price forecast. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1, 2026 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), said that educating growers on biological inputs is the first step towards the expansion of the farm management toolbox. “Many challenges facing growers are…
Safety When Grilling and Smoking on the Fourth of July
…USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA/FSIS) is asking everyone to take the proper precautions during food prep. Thaw the meat or poultry first. Marinate your protein in the refrigerator….
Cookout Food Safety Tips
Some food safety tips for your Independence Day cookout. That’s coming up on this line of Ours. Using a digital thermometer when you barbecue beaf steak, spare ribs, poultry, and…
Funding Available for Composting Projects
Funds available for composting projects. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Compost and composted soil as a composting pile of rotting food scraps turning into organic fertilizer. Image…
Summer Cookout Prices Up This Year
…“It’s also important to put this data in a global context, because Americans spend a smaller percentage of their money on food than most other countries in the world.” Sabrina…
NCBA Calls USDA Proposed Rule “Direct Attack”
…partnership with the USDA Packers and Stockyards Act enforcement beyond poultry into beef and other parts of our food supply chain. That’s one reason why we are putting our money…
Addressing Food Loss
Addressing food loss around the nation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Composted Soil Cycle Image by lightsource/DepositPhotos USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby explains a…
Almond Update: Application Deadline Approaching for ABC Committees and Workgroups
…California almonds. One of those is the Global Market Development Committee. “They help guide the marketing investments of ABC with basically a finetuned lens,” said Hillman. “They get to see…
NRCS Resources for Pollinator Week
…is critical to our food security and a key USDA conservation focus in collaboration with farmers, ranchers, and other land managers nationwide. From alfalfa to zucchini, over 100 U.S. crops…
Proposals for New Conservation Practices for Healthy Soils Program Sought
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is inviting proposals for new conservation practices to be included in its Healthy Soils Program (HSP). As part of the California Healthy…