…monitoring systems, and software tailored for industries like agriculture, food safety, and pharmaceuticals. Sabrina focuses on Healthy Soils Week with a conversation with Paul Lum, the California Senior Agricultural Manager for American…
OAA Seeks Public Input on Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in California and Gulf of Mexico
…NOAA proposed four locations—three off the Texas coast and one off Louisiana—totaling 6,500 acres, with scenarios analyzing various aquaculture types. “Aquaculture supports climate resilience while strengthening food security,” said NOAA…
Farmers Across America Make Thanksgiving Dinner Possible
…affordable, abundant food supply despite challenges like rising labor costs and inflation. Duvall also urged Congress to pass a modernized farm bill to support the industry. This Thanksgiving, every dish…
American Agriculture History Minute: Plantation Agriculture Begins
…where tobacco was grown. Then and eventually, South Carolina and beyond. Cotton became a major plantation crop after 1800 in a region that arced from North Carolina through Texas, where…
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…but also non-tariff barriers such as phytosanitary standards, labeling requirements, and food safety regulations. Baumgarten noted that retaliation from trade partners, particularly China, could again target California products, as was…
Urban Agriculture Bridging the Gap Between Cities and Farms
…populations have been removed from any ties to rural areas producing their food,” Ducheneaux said. He emphasized the importance of urban agricultural service centers and innovative approaches such as container…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Settlers Crop Progression
…they used small fish. As time continued, larger farms, plantation agriculture developed in Virginia and Maryland where tobacco was grown, and in South Carolina where they grew more rice. Cotton…
Farm Groups Respond to Brooke Rollins’ Nomination as Agriculture Secretary
…Rollins’ nomination, focusing on her potential to support innovation and strengthen the sorghum industry. France stressed the importance of advancing policies that promote biofuels and nutritious food products. National Cattlemen’s…
Almond Update: Elizabeth Watkins on Bridging Farming, Food, and Education
…to agriculture and inspire confidence in local foods like California-grown almonds. Her journey serves as a reminder of the vital role farmers play in the food system and the value…
BeeHero: Revolutionizing Pollination Through Technology
…growers to optimize crop yields and ensure sustainability in agriculture. Jeffrey Shaw, BeeHero’s Director of Research, highlighted the importance of honeybees in pollination. “One in every three bites of food…
Hunger Crisis in America: Feeding America CEO Urges Action
…the need for food assistance permanently. To combat hunger, Babineaux-Fontenot encourages individuals to start locally by visiting FeedingAmerica.org. The site provides tools to locate nearby food banks and offers opportunities…
American Agriculture History Minute: British Attempt to Restrict Westward Movement
…came from farmers and ranchers from Pennsylvania, Virginia, and North Carolina. Pioneers housed themselves in rough lean-tos or at most a one-room log cabin. Their main food supply first came…
USDA Grant Fuels Automation Research for Nursery Growers
DepositPhotos image A $9.8 million grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is set to address labor challenges in the nursery industry through cutting-edge automation research….
UC Davis Researchers Study Food Safety of Waxing Roller Brushes
DepositPhotos image Waxing roller brushes are essential in packinghouses for applying wax to fruits and vegetables, but they may also pose food safety risks. Industry concerns over cleaning and sanitizing…