…for a hotter, drier future,” said California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. “It provides important ecosystem benefits, protects drinking water wells, and supports climate-resilient agriculture for healthy…
CDFA Accepting Applications for Healthy Soils Program
Approximately $12 million in funding for Healthy Soils Program Incentive Grants is available from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The program is currently accepting grant applications through…
Almond Bloom’s Local and Global Impact: Insights from BASF
…local economy, while the remaining 70 percent is exported globally. The success of our growers is paramount, not only for local communities but also for the global market, influencing supply…
Voices of the Valley: Do You Really Know Where Your Food Comes From?
In this week’s episode of Voices of the Valley, we’re breaking through misconceptions in agriculture with Coachella Valley farmer Celeste Alonzo. Alongside her family, Celeste grows bell peppers and corn…
Ag Industry Watching D.C. Budget Battle
…get through. “So, it really is going to be kind of all eyes on that discussion and how the border security fight is going to play into that, and how…
India: One of the ‘Largest Untapped Markets’ for U.S. Agriculture
…our food and agriculture exporters explore all that India’s market has to offer.” Those interested in being considered for the U.S. delegation have until Monday, January 22 to submit an…
More Than $203 Million to Support Exports of U.S. Ag Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is granting over $203 million to nearly 70 agricultural organizations to boost U.S. food and agricultural product exports through the Market…
Voices of the Valley: A Look Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges in 2024
Learn where your food really comes from. In the new season of the Voices of the Valley podcast, you’ll hear about the successes and challenges the agricultural industry experiences every…
2024 Farm Bill Expectations
…reason for everyone to work together. “There’s a critical mass of Democrats and Republicans who understand the farm bill is important both for farmers and for food programs,” he continued,…
USDA and USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members
…agriculture and international trade experience are eligible for committee membership. Committee members serve four-year terms and represent diverse U.S. food and agricultural stakeholders. Members must be U.S. citizens, qualify for…
Impacts of the Strength of the U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
The strength of the U.S. dollar has been negatively impacting exports of American agricultural goods. Higher interest rates and global geopolitical events heavily influence its value. “Fourteen months ago we…
NIFA Grants to Help UCR Develop New Options to Combat HLB
…are being provided by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The research focuses on developing tolerance to the disease through rootstocks, shoots and branches, and a systemic peptide….
RAPP a 2023 ‘Success’
…United States diversify away from dependence on a handful of large markets and is a way to spread out risk against global market shocks, which Kuehl agrees is needed. “It’s…
Week in Review: Budget Uncertainties Put SWEEP on Hold & Clean Truck Check Deadline Coming
A coalition, representing various sectors, expressed concerns about current supply chain issues exacerbated by pending and proposed state policies affecting freight, imports, and exports. Founder of Better Food Ventures, Rob…