…greens, FDA has released a new Cyclospora Prevention, Response and Research Action Plan. FDA noted that Cyclospora has been detected in domestically produced foods in recent years, after historically being associated…
Week in Review: More Drought Declarations & New Pest Found in Commercial Production
…Biden signed an executive order on Friday addressing market competition and the right to repair. Results from the referendum vote related to the Quota Implementation Plan have been released by…
Almond Matters: Heatwave Exacerbating Pest Problems
…heatwave. “We’ve been having really high temperatures, a heatwave that’s come across the whole west coast, and that is ideal conditions for mite proliferation. They just explode with the heat,”…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how the recent heatwave has impacted pest populations in…
Determination Finally Issued for QIP Referendum After Close Vote
Results from the referendum vote related to the Quota Implementation Plan (QIP) have been released by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The QIP referendum pertained to a sunset…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CDFA continuing its work to strengthen food safety efforts,…
CDFA Continues Work to Help Strengthen Food Safety Efforts
…Agriculture meeting, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross highlighted some of the work being undertaken to help improve food safety. CDFA has been continuing its efforts to help advance the Food Safety…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-08-21
…California Walnut Board launching a snacking retail campaign and even with fewer COVID restrictions employees should know safety protocols. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Made in the USA Standards Strengthened with Federal Announcements
…the USA standard. The review of the standards will help to inform future rulemaking decisions for labeling standards. Multiple petitions have been filed with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service…
Agriculture Funding Bill Adds Nearly $3 Billion in Support
…with almost $1.9 billion. Nearly $350 million would be directed toward climate change mitigation efforts. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service would be provided with more than $1.1 billion in…
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Continues Forward Momentum
…Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan to benefit farmers and ranchers. According to CFBF, the legislation would authorize the California FAIR Plan to expand coverage eligibility to agricultural infrastructure. County Farm Bureaus…
Keeping the Vegetable Plants Cool in the Summer Heat
…the plants from drying out. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Keeping the Vegetable Plants Cool in the Summer Heat Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute…
High Priority Areas Identified for NRCS California Drought Assistance
…“Although we still have CDC coronavirus related health precautions in place for the safety of our customers and employees, we strongly encourage you to call the nearest office and schedule…
Onion Diseases You May Encounter, and Dealing with Them
Onion diseases you may encounter, and how to deal with them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. onion rust Pinterest If you plan to grow onions, you’ll likely deal…