…basic technology. Both technologies are being worked on by scientists in the Produce Safety and Microbiology Research Unit (PS&MRU) at the ARS Western Regional Research Center in Albany, California. Currently, all official…
Top 10 ‘Fancy Food’ Trends for 2023
…specialty food products showcased by more than 1,100 exhibitors at the Las Vegas Convention Center. After great deliberation through countless products, 10 overall trends have emerged from the 2023 Winter…
Significant FDA Structural Changes on the Horizon
…changes as a “transformative vision” to better protect public health. Part of the changes includes a substantial reform of the Human Foods Program. Functions of the Center for Food Safety…
Comment Period Closing Soon for Proposed Changes to Rodenticide Use
…change dramatically. COURTESY: UC ANR UC Davis Professor of Cooperative Extension, Roger A. Baldwin, and Cooperative Extension Advisor with UC South Coast Research and Extension Center, Niamh Quinn have outlined…
Time Running Out to Apply for 2022 Food Safety Certification Assistance
…producers had to pivot quickly as demand shifted away from traditional markets, like restaurants and food service, and many continue to feel the impacts of those abrupt changes.” FSCSC provides…
The Start of The New Year Sees New WOTUS Rule
…exemptions for irrigation ditches and stock ponds, but the overall rule is still unworkable for America’s farm families,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “The back and…
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
…center, so we can discuss your vision for your land. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can provide you with free technical assistance and or advice. Don’t do it alone – USDA’s…
VofV: Netafim’s President and CEO Mike Hemman Discusses How Growers Can Respond to California’s Record Drought
…has never been more important, and I believe that the growth we’re going to see in adoption towards more precise ways of irrigation is going to be huge over the…
Almond Update: Great Experience and Attendance at TAC 2022
…though TAC 2022 just concluded a week ago, ABC already has next year’s event in mind. TAC 2023 will again be taking place at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center…
Winter Storm Brings Rain and Snow, But Drought Concerns Remain
…to March winter wet season.” The Data Exchange Center from the California Department of Water Resources also shows that the statewide snowpack is in a strong position as of December…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 12-07-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers anti-factory-farm bills becoming more popular, irrigation considerations included in the new cover crop…
USDA Launches New Virtual Nutrition Center of Excellence
Using nutrition to fight cancer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced the new Agricultural Science Center of Excellence for Nutrition…
2022 Rabobank North America Leadership Awards
…Sustainability goes to Pivot Bio, a pioneer in microbial nitrogen fertilizer that is paving the way for new startups that are also focused on providing the world’s farmers with more…
Almond Update: 2022 Almond Conference Less Than a Week Away
The 2022 Almond Conference is coming up December 6-8 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento. Sessions will once again be taking place on the first day of…