…both food bank funding and individual food assistance programs will worsen food insecurity nationwide. SNAP provides nine meals for every meal offered by food banks, making it a major part…
Almond Board of California Seeking New Board Candidates
…food safety. Serving on the Board provides an opportunity to help shape the future of the almond industry and to help guide ABC in its mission to promote California almonds to…
FDA Plans to Extend the Compliance Date for the Food Traceability Rule
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to extend the compliance date for the food traceability rule by 30 months to allow for better coordination across the supply chain,…
Developing Markets and USDA-Led Ag Trade Missions
Development markets for U.S. farm and food goods are among the targeted destinations for USDA-led agricultural trade missions in 2025. Rod Bain has more. Developing Markets and USDA-Led Ag Trade…
Senate Bill 353 Introduced to Extend Farm to Food Bank Tax Credit
…to local food banks. The bill aims to strengthen the partnership between farmers, food banks, and families, ensuring continued access to healthy food. Senate Bill 353 Introduced to Extend Farm…
CDFA Discusses Benefits of Urban Agriculture
Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) discussed the benefits of urban agriculture at an event in Sacramento, emphasizing its role in strengthening the farmer-consumer connection…
California Launches SprayDays Notification System for Pesticide Applications
…a map for planned applications or sign up for email and text alerts. “Managing pests is essential for protecting public health, the environment, and food supply stability,” said Karen Morrison,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-24-25
…Florida Legislature is considering a bill introduced by Sara Soto and Senator John Rutters to restrict the incorporation of vaccines into food products, aiming to modify the definition of a…
CDFA and UC-ANR to Conduct Regional Pre-Harvest Water Assessment Workshops
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC/ANR) to conduct regional pre-harvest water assessment workshops for farms subject…
CDFA and California Agricultural Export Council Host International Buyers
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with the California Agricultural Export Council and Fresno Center for International Trade Development, is hosting over 15 international buyers from Southeast…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-21-25
…Citrus imports from Mexico and Morocco are significant. Lorrie Boyer and Nick Pagani discuss McDonald’s $671,000 investment in the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) for “SMART broiler” technology….
Ninth Annual “Feeding the Economy” Report Highlights Agriculture’s Impact on U.S. Economy
…Biotechnology Innovation Organization Consumer Brands Association Corn Refiners Association CropLife America Edible Oil Producers Association The Fertilizer Institute FMI-The Food Industry Association Global Cold Chain Alliance International Dairy Foods Association…
Impending Ban on Chlorpyrifos for Fruit and Vegetable Growers
DepositPhotos image Fruit and vegetable growers that use chlorpyrifos have until June 30, 2025 to use it on food crops. Researchers from the University of Florida advise producers to find…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-20-25
…no increased risk to food safety or worker injuries. However, the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union opposes it, fearing higher injury rates. The USDA will update regulations to ensure…