…will bring CDFA funding to a total of $926 million over two years. Investments fall into the categories of healthy, resilient and equitable food systems, climate-smart agriculture for sustainability and…
Small Farms Still Eligible for On-Farm Readiness Reviews
…you have in place in terms of food safety, highlighting what they will be going over. For example, they go over worker health and hygiene, how you’re communicating your food…
Mexico’s Organic Requirements for U.S. Exports Delayed Until 2022
…the United States and Mexico, one of our most important export markets.” The regulating body for organic products in Mexico is the National Service for Animal and Plant Health, Food…
Health Bite: It’s Smoothie Season
Today we’re talking about drinking a healthy and delicious meal and the best way to do it. Hi I’m Rachel Eslick with today’s AgNet West Health Bite. My personal relationship…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-11-21
…aggressive pollinator policies, and drought issues that caused a reduction of approximately 100,000 acres of rice. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen…
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Projects Receive $330 in Investment
…natural resource concerns while supporting efforts to combat the climate crisis. The partnerships are aimed at improving water quality, combatting the effects of drought, enhancing soil health, and supporting wildlife…
Winegrape Pomace Holds Even More Value with Recent Discovery
…California, Davis have found that winegrape waste contains oligosaccharides, which have potentially health-enhancing properties. Graduate Student Researcher in the Barile Lab at UC Davis, Amanda Sinrod said their research is…
USDA Investing Nearly $22 Million to Improve Soil Health and Climate Smart Ag
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing nearly $22 million into research initiatives aimed at helping improve soil health and climate smart agriculture. USDA’s National Institute of Food and…
Health Bite: Sleep More to Lose Fat
…Bite, I’m Rachel Eslick. I can help you reach your health and fitness goals at www.reachfit.net. Health Bite: Sleep More to Lose Fat Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
Industry Members Supportive of Reintroduction of DAIRY PRIDE Act
…as mislabeled plant-based products that masquerade as having nutritional benefits similar to dairy’s, negative effects to our health.” The DAIRY PRIDE Act of 2021 is known formally as the Defending…
NRCS Seeking Project Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…conservation approaches to improve soil health. Program priorities for On-Farm Trials include climate-smart ag solutions, soil health demonstration trials, irrigation water management, and management technology and strategies. The overall purpose…
Almond Update: ‘Rush To Safety’ Pushing Healthy Products With Almonds
…in 12 countries. The data showed a huge jump in health and environmental aspects impacting food and drink purchases during the pandemic. Director of Innovation Lu Ann Williams said this…
Fruits and Vegetable Purchases Incentivized with American Rescue Plan
…age of 5, who are at nutritional risk, with healthy foods to supplement their diets as well as health care referrals and nutrition education. For more information on WIC, visit: www.fns.usda.gov/wic….
Health Bite: Easy Ways to Pack Protein Into Busy Diet
…tuna and nuts and seeds) and enjoy eating more protein throughout your day! For AgNet West’s Health Bite, I’m Rachel Eslick. I can help you reach your health and fitness…