With food recalls on the rise and the threat to food security growing, food manufacturers are going to want to know more details about farmers’ and ranchers’ food safety and …
Newly Identified Enzyme May Be the Culprit in Pierce’s Disease Grapevine Damage
UC Davis plant scientists have identified an enzyme that appears to play a key role in the insect-transmitted bacterial infection of grapevines with Pierce’s disease, which annually costs California’s grape …
Fictitious Pickups Cost Consumer Too
Recent agriculture thefts in the state called fictitious pickups have brought attention to criminals using the Internet to impersonate trucking companies and carryout thefts. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
Huanglongbing Disease Spread and Characteristics
Huanglongbing disease can spread really quick across California’s citrus industry, just ask the state of Florida. Mike Irey with Southern Gardens Citrus in Florida spoke at a HLB technology summit …
Gut Feelings Important in ACP/HLB Management
Researchers caution that California growers need to incorporate their gut feelings when it comes to Asian citrus psyllid and huanglongbing control. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
National Apricot Day
Cathy Isom tells us about a national holiday for your taste buds. You may have had your fill of holiday feasting, but tomorrow marks another food holiday, National Apricot Day. …
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
Governor Brown’s proposed budget for 2016-2017 would provide a total of $485 million to CDFA for its mission to promote and protect agriculture, including appropriations for invasive species programs, food …
Low-Risk Nut Theft Always Tempting
High-dollar nut theft is nothing new to California and officials say the low-risk involved will keep California agriculture familiar with the crime. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
New Dietary Guidelines Released by USDA and HHS
HHS and USDA Release New Dietary Guidelines to Encourage Healthy Eating Patterns to Prevent Chronic Diseases Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia M. Burwell and Secretary of Agriculture Tom …
Farmer Drone Rules
Waiting for lift-off. Cathy Isom explains some of the new rules keeping the latest technology for the farm on the ground. Farmers interested in using unmanned aircraft systems, also known …
Almond Board: Winter Sanitation in Almonds
Looking ahead to the 2016 crop, now is an important time for preventing navel orangeworm infestation, and winter sanitation in almonds is key. Sabrina Hill has more. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Huanglongbing Test Not Ineffective
The current huanglongbing test for infected trees can show a false positive, but it isn’t because the test is ineffective. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
ACP Management Participation Worries Growers
A recent poll showed California citrus growers have some concerns about participation when it comes to ACP management areas. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Almond Board: Healthy Eating with Almonds
With the New Year upon us, many people are committing to healthy eating. Sabrina Hill has more. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …