…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…
Efforts to Define ‘Regenerative Ag’ Move Forward with Listening Session Today
…took place last month. Established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the 13-member group represents a diversity of ag stakeholders and members of the State Board and Environmental…
Cell-Cultured Meat Labeling Questions
…chicken or something along those lines?” he asked. “So, looking way ahead, are we looking at things like that on labels potentially?” “It depends,” answered Director of Food Policy at…
Taking a Measured Approach to New Raisin Varieties
…hourly rates, as they are paying higher wages than their global competition, Sahatjian said. As a result, producers are minimizing hand labor by increasing mechanization. “Mechanical dry-on-the-vine raisin harvesting and…
White Water Fire: A New Weed Concern for Rice Growers
A new weed was found for the first time in California in a Butte County rice field towards the end of last year. The California Department of Food and Agriculture…
USDA Helping Small Farms
…energy commodity,” he said. “Expanded access to processing local processing over 400 projects invested by USDA in the last three years. Focusing on local and regional food purchasing agreements and…