…more food for food insecure areas and how this can help expand humanity in areas that have not been accessible in the past in terms of farming. Sabrina talks with…
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
…Agri-Food at The Directions Group, noted that inconsistent state and federal pesticide regulations could make it difficult for farmers to effectively manage weeds and protect their crops. He emphasized that…
California Navel Orangeworm Program Looking For More Participation
Larva of navel orangeworm Credit: UC IPM/Jack Kelly Clark The Navel Orangeworm (Amyelois transitella) Program (NOW) is a cooperative project between the California Department of Food and Agriculture‘s Integrated Pest…
VINE Connect Program Open to Applications
…California farmers are at the heart of global food production, but staying ahead requires constant innovation. To meet this challenge, Vine Connect bridges the gap between innovation and application by…
USDA, CDFA Award $21.5 Million to Strengthen California’s Local Food Supply Chain
…agreements with state agencies, commissions, or departments responsible for agriculture, commercial food processing, seafood, or food system and distribution activities or commerce activities in states or U.S. territories. These investments…
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expansion in Los Angeles County
…#510—Grid #522 Effective immediately, the USA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area’s quarantine for…
Natural Disaster Costs to California Agriculture
…location. Natural Disaster Costs to California Agriculture To pinpoint where these events are having the greatest impact on farmers and the nation’s food supply, researchers at TraceOne, a company specializing…
NRCS Introduces New Strategy to Strengthen Tribal Partnerships and Support Agricultural Traditions
…and producers have meaningful input in the agency’s decisions. The approach aims to promote greater equity by closing gaps in program participation and helping build resilient, sustainable food systems in…
Congress Advances Farm Bill Extension and Aid Package
…the continued stability of the nation’s food supply and rural economies,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. Farm Bill Extension The one-year extension of the farm bill provides a temporary safety…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-18-24
…Bird Flu Management plans for agriculture operations. Sabrina Halvorson speaks with Mark Cady, Senior Environmental Scientist at the California Department of Food and Agriculture and President of the California Chapter…
Christmas Tree Industry Faces Climate and Economic Challenges
…a positive note, real Christmas trees offer environmental benefits, being biodegradable and recyclable. Whitehill pointed out that locally sourced trees have a smaller carbon footprint compared to artificial ones, which…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-17-24
…Saudi-owned company, Fondamonte Arizona LLC, accused of over-pumping groundwater for their alfalfa farm. The water-intensive crop is grown for export to Saudi Arabia, raising issues about the sustainability and ethics…
Diving into Food Data Central
…FoodData Central is USDA’s comprehensive source of food composition data with multiple distinct data types. This video provides a quick overview of the Branded Foods data type. Sponsored Content CIR…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Sees Growth and Sustainability Milestones
…highlighted the diverse uses of almond byproducts and their nutritional value. Hulls and shells currently serve as livestock feed and bedding, but research is exploring their use in human food….