…Devin Brittain of San Jose (Food and Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics) • Danika Brumbeloe of Fresno (Fashion Merchandise) • Carolyn Chase of Fresno (Food and Nutritional Sciences, Culinology) • Salvador Mariscal…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2015
…legal, stable and reliable labor supply,” Stallman said. “America can either import our labor or import our food. We recognize the difficulty of passing meaningful immigration reform that addresses the…
The Fresno Food Expo Celebrates with Agricultural Tour
…receiving a firsthand look at the diverse food and beverage industry that makes up California’s San Joaquin Valley. Tour attendees also celebrated the formal launch of the 2015 Fresno Food…
Farm Bureau Delegates Set Public Policy Positions for 2015
…that remain unsettled at the start of 2015. “Our delegates are the men and women growing the food and fiber for our nation and much of the rest of the…
CDFA Announces Available Funding for Dairy Development Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP), authorized by the Budget Act of 2014. CDFA was…
Agri View: Home Food Preservation
Everett Griner talks about canning making a comeback in today’s Agri View. Home Food Preservation…
Stallman: Farmers and Ranchers Still Optimistic Despite Washington’s Past Dysfunction
…patchwork regulation that only raises the price of food while doing nothing for food safety; • Tax rules that will encourage economic growth and multi-generational farming and; • Policies to…
Executives Predict Future of Agriculture at AFBF Annual Convention VIP Event
…the customers.” The final panelist, Tom Leech, senior vice president of global food and consumable sourcing, Wal-Mart, said consumer trends are driving Wal-Mart’s grocery sourcing and supply chain decisions. The…
FAA Grants Real Estate, Agricultural UAS Exemptions
…because they do not pose a threat to national airspace users or national security. Those findings are permitted under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012….
Lots of Action and Controversy Revolving Around Food Labels
What should food labels disclose to us and how should information be displayed? These are often controversial issues. Gary Crawford has more. Lots of Action and Controversy Revolving Around Food…
USDA Observes Kick Off of the International Year of Soils
…2015 as the International Year of Soils. The year of awareness aims to increase global understanding of the importance of soil for food security and essential ecosystem functions. “Most people…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine In Riverside County
…and nine larvae were detected between December 10 and 30th. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals for 2015 Fertilizer Research and Education Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is currently accepting concept proposals for the 2015 grant cycle. FREP’s competitive grant program funds research that…
New Members Appointed to National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection
…“The diverse perspectives on food safety that the advisory members bring are invaluable to our success in ensuring the safety of the foods we eat,” said Vilsack. “I am firmly…