Sustainability is now part of the conversation in every step of the food chain. Almond Board of California’s Director for the European Region and Global Public Relations Dariella Roffe-Rackind said…
New Olive Contracts Being Offered to Offset Damage from Cancelations
…to purchase this year’s crop to meet our increased supply needs from any grower who commits to our modern growing and harvesting goals,” Musco Family Olive Company Chief Executive Officer…
CVP Water Allocations Increased to More Than Half
…experienced since mid-February has provided a significant boost to the projected water supply for the Central Valley Project this year,” Mid-Pacific Regional Director Ernest Conant said in a news release….
USDA Predicts Increase in Farm Income for 2019
…would be closer to $78 billion for 2019. The latest projection takes into account current supply and demand information and is reported to be more in-line with overall farm economy…
Study Clarifies U.S. Beef’s Resource Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
…the next six months, the team will combine the results of its IFSM analysis with postharvest data from other sectors of the beef supply chain—namely, processing, packing, distribution, retail, consumption…
General Mills Continues Regenerative Agriculture Investments
…Harmening said in a news release. “We recognize that our biggest opportunity to drive positive impact for the planet we all share lies within our own supply chain, and by…
Amazon to Diversify Grocery Portfolio
Amazon is looking to make some significant changes in their grocery portfolio. After acquiring the grocery chain Whole Foods back in 2017, Amazon went to work making changes to product…
Growing Kale for Greens Year-round
Cathy Isom gives you a few good tips about growing the low maintenance plant that will give you a continuous supply of greens throughout the year. That’s coming up on…
WTO Officially Acknowledges Chinese Subsidies Violate Rules
…will have an inventory of 140 million metric tons of wheat by June 2019, which equates to approximately half of the global supply. China typically only consumes roughly 16 percent…
New Report Details Options for Addressing Water Issues
…Hanak noted some of the concepts that are going to be integral to addressing water issues in the San Joaquin, on both the supply and demand side. “What we see…
Reaction to First 2019 CVP Water Allocation
…which the systems operate under are dysfunctional. They continue to cost this region a reliable water supply with no positive benefit to the species it is meant to protect in…
CVP Receives Initial Water Supply Allocation
…water service contractors South-of-Delta were allocated 35 percent of their contract supply. Eastside water service contractors will be receiving 100 percent of their contract total. The initial water supply allocation…
Students Set to Celebrate Agriculture and Leadership During FFA Week
…Thursday, FFA Alumni and Supporters will celebrate Alumni Day. Friday, Feb. 22, all FFA members and supporters are encouraged to wear blue and show their FFA pride! Sponsored by Tractor Supply…
USDA to Release Complete Set of Tables for Agricultural Projections to 2028
…report. The new tables will include projections for farm income, U.S. fruits, nuts, and vegetables supply and use, and global commodity trade. Tables containing long-term supply, use, and price projections…