Association of California Water Agencies, California Water Foundation and Groundwater Resources Association to provide perspectives SACRAMENTO, May 23, 2014 – The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will focus…
Cook Ground Beef Thoroughly for Safety
With the Memorial Day weekend coming up and a major ground beef recall underway, food safety experts are again urging us to cook ground beef thoroughly to kill any bacteria…
Senate Version of FY15 Ag Appropriations Moves On
Rod Bain The full Senate Appropriations Committee approved their version of the 2015 Fiscal Year funding for USDA and the Food and Drug Administration. Rod Bain has the report. Senate…
California Processing Tomato Report
…early processing tomato estimate is funded by the California League of Food Processors, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. California Processing Tomato Report (Full rerport .pdf)…
That Summer Cheeseburger Will Not Be A Cheap Burger
You may be shocked at what research has turned up about the cost of one of the main summer food items for outdoor grilling. Gary Crawford has the report….
How Long Can Grilled Meat Be Left Out?
So, have you started thinking about your weekend grilling plans? As we head into the summer months, we’ve been sharing some bar-b-que food safety tips with you. Today Marianne Gravely…
UC Davis Report on Drought Impact
…Central Valley irrigators would receive only two-thirds of their normal river water deliveries this year. UC Davis Report on Drought Impact The Central Valley is the richest food-producing region of…
Grocery Prices Increase Again
…foods far more than that. In fact, USDA food price economist, Ricky Volpe says we have seen more food price inflation just in the first four months of 2014 than…
UC Davis Study Determines Preliminary Findings of Economic Impact of Drought in Central Valley
…and farm communities,” Howitt said. The Central Valley is the richest food-producing region in the world. Much of the nation’s fresh fruits, nuts and vegetables are grown on the region’s…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Recent Trade Breakthroughs with Mexico
…existing supply chains, adding to the economic strength of U.S. and Mexican agriculture. USDA is continuing to help America’s farmers and ranchers reach new markets and increase agricultural exports. In…
California Weekly Hay Report
California Hay Report Compared to last week: Prices traded mostly steady to firm in most areas. Demand remained very good in all regions on active trading activity. The supply of…
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…of corn, soybeans, hay, and wheat. The preliminary All Farm Products Index is up 8 points (7.5 percent) from April 2013. The Food Commodities Index, at 125, increased 3 points…
See Honeybees at Work: USDA Launches BeeWatch
…and other conditions. We need pollinators to pollinate most of our flowering plants giving us the foods that give our diet nutrition, diversity and flavor. A honeybee from the People’s…
Yearly Survey Shows Better Results for Pollinators, but Losses Remain Significant
…ranchers and help produce much of our food supply. Healthy pollinator populations are critical to the continued economic well-being of agricultural producers,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “While we’re glad…