…sessions on endangered species regulations, current law/enforcement for pesticide container handling, transport & recycling, bee health in almonds, pesticide stewardship and food safety, and California aquatic weeds regulations. The California…
Study on Schools and Fresh Produce
…with three school districts: Oakland Unified School District, Winters Joint Unified School District (west of Sacramento) and Enterprise Elementary School District in Redding. For more on the study, click here….
Hanford Meat Company Recalls Ground Beef
…Service (FSIS) announced today. The following FSIS-regulated products are subject to the expanded recall: 40-lb. cases containing 10-lb. chubs of “Fine Ground Beef.” The products bear the establishment number “Est….
YSFB Supports Ordinance to Restrict Marijuana Cultivation
…the cultivation of marijuana within 2,000 feet of any school, church, park or youth-oriented facility as a public nuisance; it would enact thorough documentation requirements for growers of medical marijuana;…
Citrus Industry E-news: Pesticide Exposure to Bees; Canker Management
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive from Florida includes a preview of an upcoming meeting between citrus growers and beekeepers as well as an update on canker…
Vegetable Meeting in September
…coli and leafy greens, proper pesticide use, managing thrips on lettuce, aphids on broccoli, and the new invasive pest Bagrada bug on cole crops, nutrient management studies for cool season…
AgNeTVideo: Florida State FFA President Megan Stein at Citrus Expo
Florida state FFA President Megan Stein interviews several people at the Citrus Expo. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and…
California Agriculture Headlines
…today school garden teams made up of teachers, parents, volunteers, school administrators and others are attending the California School Garden Training Program. It’s organized by the University of California Cooperative…
Citrus Expo FFA Fundraiser Winners
As part of a fundraising effort for the Florida FFA Association, two Citrus Expo attendees who donated to the cause took home big prizes. Dan Lewis of Albritton Groves won…
AgNeTVideo: Citrus Expo 2013-Tuesday Night Exhibitor Reception
Everyone enjoyed relaxing and having a good meal. The FFA officers were on hand selling raffle tickets for prizes to be awarded Thursday during the expo. Citrus Expo online coverage…
FFA Leaders Visited the White House
FFA leaders recently visited the White House and are pushing to get a Farm Bill passed. Susan Carter has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
New Standards for School Snacks and Drinks
America’s schools are poised to have vending machines and snack bars stocked with healthy choices. Susan Carter has more. Click to open or download audio report…
AgNeTVideo: Fresh from D’Vine
We talk with Frank Devine of Fresh From D’Vine Produce Stand in Salinas. Click here for the Fresh From D’Vine Facebook page….
Ag Producers and Social Media
…for California Bountiful. With more than 3,000 followers on his business facebook page alone, he knows a bit about social media marketing. Hear more of McShane’s comments below. Click to…
