…ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access…
MPIRG Program Issues $32 Million in Grant Support
…and processing facilities through the program. The goal is to expand processing capacity and efficiency to help bolster the resiliency of the food supply chain. “Today’s investment supports local and…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…in so many positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…projects to develop, improve, and expand local and regional food business intermediary supply chain activities, including processing, distribution, aggregation, and storage of locally or regionally produced food products. RFSP awarded…
Cutest Succulents You Should Add to Your Collection
…own “living rocks” and watch them thrive. Most lithops are sold as grown plants, which are a bit easier to start with. However, if you’d like an added challenge, you…
Survey Shows Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 14%
…leftovers. “Taking turkey out of the basket of foods reveals a 6.6% price increase compared to last year, which tracks closely with the Consumer Price Index for food and general…
Keep Thanksgiving Free from Foodborne Illness
…full Thanksgiving meal. It’s important to follow safe practices like handwashing, using a food thermometer, and avoiding cross-contamination.” One of the best tips for food safety is making sure to…
Infrastructure Legislation Signed by President Biden
…long-needed infrastructure enhancements necessary to produce a safe and reliable food supply.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-11-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features a series of reports detailing the ongoing disruptions within the food supply chain…
California Receives Significant Specialty Crop Investment
…be funded through the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) as part of the program. Grant awards have been issued ranging between $50,000 and $5 million. Recipients of the…
Fresh Produce Industry Calling for Supply Chain Relief
…detailing the turmoil within the food supply chain. The group provides specific examples of the types of challenges the supply chain is having to navigate and the negative impact it…
USDA Emphasizes Commitment to Climate at COP26
…center of global solutions to climate change. Vilsack says, “Climate change is happening. It threatens to disrupt our food systems, worsen food insecurity, and negatively impact the livelihoods of our…
Reasons to Leave Tree Removal to the Experts
…Most often people want to remove a tree because it’s planted in the wrong location, has grown too big, or becomes a problem with the driveway and sidewalk. Or perhaps…
Pandemic Assistance Offered for Organic Producers
…those who need it most, invest in the food supply chain and Build Back Better.” Funding for the new program is made possible by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic…