Revises Requirements for Importation and Interstate Movement of Plant Pests, Biocontrol Agents, and Soil The comment period for APHIS’ proposed rule to revise the regulations in 7 CFR part 330 …
Farm Bill is for Everyone
CDFA is in the midst of a series of Farm Bill listening sessions to discuss California’s priorities in advance of next year’s consideration of a new Farm Bill. The first sessions …
Annette Jones, DVM, on Animal Health & Food Safety
Dr. Annette Jones, DVM, Director of Animal Health and Food Safety Services at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, talks about the mission to protect California’s livestock and poultry …
Conaway Disappointed in Organic Animal Welfare Rule
Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service release of its new organic animal welfare standards.
Syngenta Calls Palmer Amaranth No. 1 Weed to Watch For
Syngenta agronomists are calling last year’s most noxious weed, Palmer Amaranth, the number one weed to watch for in 2017. It’s continuing to spread north into new states and shows …
How CDFA Samples for Fruit Fly
CDFA announced a quarantine for a Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) infestation in Panorama City, Los Angeles County. The Medfly detections there have resulted in a series of responses from the agency’s …
Edible Packaging Made from Milk
Today Cathy Isom tells us about edible packaging that can cover your food and is also safe to eat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
The National Farmers Union and Farm Aid groups have partnered to send 275 farm families to Washington D.C. this week to seek help for farmers struggling through the current economic …
Duarte Case Helping WOTUS Fight
House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway delivered remarks on the House floor to draw attention to the negative impacts of Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers’ over-burdensome …
Little-Known Corn Disease Found in Nine States
Researchers are working to learn more about a little-known corn disease that has surfaced in nine states across the U.S. this summer. DTN reports the disease is known for now …
New MyPlate Resources for Families
It’s that time again…back-to-school season is upon us. It’s an exciting time of year for kids, offering a new beginning with the promise of new friends and new experiences. It’s …
Shop Smarter at Farmers Markets
It’s not rocket science when it comes to why we go to Farmers Markets. Buy local – support local. Cathy Isom explains how to shop smarter at your local Farmer’s …
Clemson Research Could Lead to Space Farming
Researchers at Clemson University are laying out the research groundwork for deep-space farming as part of a NASA-funded study. Clemson mechanical engineering professor Joshua Summers is working with Freight Farms, …
Beehives in Unexpected Places
Cathy Isom tells us about the unexpected places where beehives are cropping up in an effort to save the bee population. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.