…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). According to the 61-page summary, the budget request includes a 16 percent increase in funding for USDA, for a total of $27.8 billion. The additional…
Produce Working Group Seeks Food Box Program Adjustments
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) call for comments. The produce working group provided a 13-page document containing 30 recommendations for a successor to the Farmers to Families Food Box…
Ag Innovation Challenge from Farm Bureau Accepting Applications
…Crop Science, FMC Corporation, Farm Bureau Bank, John Deere, and Farm Bureau Financial Services. The Ag Innovation Challenge was launched in 2015 as the very first national competition exclusively for…
Slow Process for Moving Ag Professionals into the Digital Space
…Valley Virtual AgTech Summit centered on new technologies and bridging the gap between and ag and tech sectors. During one of the panel discussions, VP of Product and Sustainability for…
Western Growers Continues Support for Center for Produce Safety
…our performance and reduce the risk of food safety outbreak,” Puglia explained. Western Growers also contributed $1 million during CPS’s previous fundraising campaign back in 2015. For the latest fundraising…
Almond Update: Regulatory Hurdles for India’s Incredible Market
…the Indian market remains an incredible opportunity for the industry, but she also detailed major regulatory challenges for the region at the 2021 Virtual Almond Conference. Also during the session,…
Capitol Ag Day: A Chance to Counter the Farm Sector COVID Response Narrative
Every year, California Farm Bureau hosts a day at the State Capitol dedicated to agriculture. This year’s event is on March 23, and will be held virtually for all Farm…
Almond Update: Mexico, A Surprisingly Primed Market for Almond Growth
…Jeffers presented at the virtual Almond Conference in December and said their relatively new strategies in Mexico focus on health qualities for urban professionals. That demographic represents 31 percent of the total population…
The Western View: It’s Railfest Weekend in Reedley!
…areas for a picnic. There will be food vendors as well. For more information, visit their website at hillcrestreedley.com or their Facebook page. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western…
USDA Seeking Comments on Coronavirus Response Grants
…the online portal through March 31. AMS will also be holding a virtual listening session on Thursday, March 18. The webinar will be an opportunity for groups and individuals to provide feedback…
Almond Update: Domestic Marketing Targets Millennial Snacking, Eyes Oat Milk
…significant margin. North American Regional Director Jennifer Freeman did a session at the 2020 Virtual Almond Conference explaining some of their efforts in marketing to millennials. These efforts highlight a holistic…
ARS Launches New Project to Engage the Next Generation of Researchers
…pathways in agricultural science and other STEM-related fields. A pilot phase of the project will begin in the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences. The program will include virtual seminars,…
American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag
COURTESY: ValleyPBS My Job Depends on Ag (MJDOA) is much more than a sticker decal and a Facebook page. Co-founder of MJDOA, Steve Malanca shared his excitement for the second…
E.M. Tharp, WAE Announce Scholarship Winners
…events, and going to camp. In high school, she joined FFA and became a junior camp counselor for 4-H. Through FFA Lemm began breeding sheep, dairy goats, chickens, and dairy…
