…good indicator of some normalcy returning to food markets. However, there is a bit of skepticism as to how markets will continue to shift with California lifting the pandemic-related restrictions….
Prune Crop Looks Good with Positive Market Conditions for Producers
…When COVID-19 became an overwhelming concern back in March of 2020, it immediately threw the food supply chain into turmoil. Market shifts created by school and restaurant closures caused significant…
Companion Plants Which Should Be Grown Next to Tomatoes
…for tomatoes include carrots, peppers, sage, garlic and leaf lettuce. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Companion Plants Which Should Be Grown Next to Tomatoes Sponsored…
Health Bite: Eating for Better Mental Health
…anxious, and depressed. The author states eating less inflammatory foods and more nutrient-dense foods calm the body and brain. As food is digested and broken down into vitamins, minerals and…
Last Chance to Register for Flight of the Honeybees Virtual Conference
…biodiversity and our environment, and the overall importance of honeybees as it relates to the food supply chain. Speakers include representatives from the ApisProject, the Almond Board of California, and…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
…this initiative gains traction across the country.” The Build Back Better initiative focuses on four key areas of the food system. Efforts will strengthen food production, food processing, food distribution…
USDA to Invest $1 Billion to Address Food Security
…partnerships and infrastructure that power emergency food distribution to ensure the food provided is nutritious and supports a better food system,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release….
Almond Update: Growers Sought for Research to Combat Aflatoxins
…aflatoxins in a variety of crops, including almonds. “We hope to promote industry-wide awareness of this biological tool,” said Guangwei Huang, ABC Associate Director for Food Research and Technology. “We…
Health Bite: Macronutrients 101
…and macronutrients are a broad way to measure the nutrients in food. There are three main macronutrients – carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Most foods are a combination of macronutrients. For…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-08-21
…FARMER funding important for SJV producers and NIFA investing $14.5 Million through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
CDFA Set to Update SWEEP, Public Comment Being Accepted on Draft Report
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is taking public comment on proposed updates to the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). Last October, CDFA’s Environmental Farming Act…
Public Comment Begin Accepted for Implementation of Proposition 12 Regulations
A 45-day public comment period is underway for proposed regulations to implement Proposition 12. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be accepting feedback on Prop 12 regulations…
Week in Review: Pallet Shortage Problems & Lt. Governor Hears Farm Water Concerns
Pallet shortages are adding to the list of transportation challenges facing the food and agriculture industry, as growers and shippers struggle to keep up with demand. Several industry leaders recently…
Biden’s Budget Includes Additional Support for Ag and Rural Communities
…of data-driven technologies and techniques. The budget request calls for $6.7 billion in funding to support healthy food access and address overall food insecurity. Programs like the Special Supplemental Nutrition…