The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is offering grants for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The grants range from $100,000 to $500,000 for projects that…
Trade Caucus Update
…for trade policies that benefit all those along the food and agricultural supply chains. Co-Chair Nebraska Republican Representative Adrian Smith highlights work of the Caucus. “We have been promoting the…
USDA Releases Updated Guidance on Labeling
…improve the environment. The Food Safety and Inspection Service reviews the evidence to support these claims that can only be included on meat and poultry labels once they’ve been approved…
A Good Year for California Beef Industry, But Challenges Remain
During a recent California State Board of Food and Agriculture meeting, Steve Arnold, president of the California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), shared some of the successes and struggles of the California…
Voices of the Valley: Olive Oil Unfiltered with Vincent Ricchiuti from Enzo Olive Oil Company
…special guest Vincent Ricchiuti from Enzo Olive Oil Company. Based out of Central San Joaquin Valley, Enzo Olive Oil Company’s mill is home to the award-winning, 100 percent estate-grown organic…
Predicting Food Price Inflation for 2025
Predicting food price inflation for next year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by stokkete/DepositPhotos image Shoppers are seeing low food price inflation this year, but what…
Total Debt Held by Farm Sector Increases 34 Percent in 10 Years
…loans. Interest rates on farm loans have decreased recently, but overall debt has grown, which could impact farm profitability. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director /…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 08-23-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, challenges with getting more consumers to care about local food and food miles. Tune in for these…
North American Cattle Leaders Hold Joint Meeting
…“In addition to discussing international trade and animal health concerns, we’re also standing together to push back against lab-grown proteins.” The next meeting will be in San Antonio, Texas, in…
New Report on Food Price Inflation
There’s a new report now out on food price inflation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by cboswell/DepositPhotos image A new report is showing very little food…
Unique Pumpkin Varieties Mark the Beginning of the Fall Season
…to 150-pound prize-winner pumpkins and everything in between,” he said. However, a bulk of the business is carving pumpkins and pie pumpkins. The specialty Fall décor grown by Van Groningen…
Quarantines Updated for Invasive Pests and Diseases
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced updates to multiple quarantines for invasive pests. The Mediterranean and Queensland fruit fly quarantines in Southern California have now ended,…
Voices of the Valley: Cantaloupe 411 with Garrett Patricio of Westside Produce
Did you know that California farmers produce nearly 75% of all cantaloupes grown in the US? That makes for a total of $300 million in nationwide market sales. In this…
Week in Review: Proposed Changes to CVP & Slow Month for Nut Shipments
…a decline in June. Recently announced FAIR Plan reforms are intended to help a variety of groups, including homeowners, condo associations, farms, and businesses. The California Department of Food and…