…part of almond food safety practices and quality control. Bob Curtis, Associate director for Agricultural Affairs at the Almond Board says growers or handlers need to be aware of moisture…
Hog Plan
Everett Griner talks about the reduction of feral hogs is happening in today’s Agri View. Hog Plan…
Bacteria Concerns Shouldn’t Focus on Water
With lots of misinformation about food safety floating around the internet, researchers are trying to shift the focus off of irrigation water. Concerns Shouldn’t Focus on Water UC Davis Extension…
Commodity Message Key to Misinformation Fight
Part of the battle against food safety misinformation can be fought by each commodity and one in particular is used as a good example. Commodity Message Key Researchers site the…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Interior Secretary Jewell Outline Wildfire Threat During Upcoming Fire Season
…to take proactive steps to remove flammable materials from around their structures and improve safety by developing community wildfire protection plans. Communities and residents can access educational resources available at…
“Real California Milk Month” Recipes
…tsp. baking soda ½ vanilla bean (cut lengthwise, scrape insides into mixture then toss whole bean in) Directions: Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to simmer, stirring…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Repair Housing in Rural Communities
…safety issues, make accessibility modifications for people with disabilities, or make energy-efficiency improvements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower utility costs.” Eligible applicants for Housing Preservation Grants include town…
Farm Bureau Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge Open for Applications Through June 30
…with less than 50,000 residents or a town with less than 2,500 residents. All applications, which include a business plan, video pitch and photo, must be submitted online by June…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated Forecast for U.S. Agricultural Exports
…“Every day without trade promotion authority, American agriculture suffers as competitors negotiate their own agreements and lower global standards when it comes to environmental impact, consumer safety, and working conditions….
Almond Update: Using Strategic Deficit Irrigation
…And he says growers should contact their UC Cooperative Extension farm advisor for help in creating the right irrigation plan. Listen to the story above for all of Doll’s comments….
Water Board Says More Rights Will be Curtailed Soon
…rights. Anticipating impending cuts by the state, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta farmers with riparian water rights proposed a 25 percent cut in their water diversions or plantings last week, saying the…
Grilling Tips for Your Backyard Bar-B-Q
Today Cathy Isom has us brushing up on safety before our next backyard Bar-B-Q. Grilling Tips…
Beet Curly Top Virus Grower Alert
…middles that may be near their tomato fields. The BCTVCP also encourages communication between growers and their neighbors; Find out when they plan to disk/mow the middles, and ask if…
Battling Food Safety Misinformation
Food safety experts say they are battling public misinformation problems like many others agriculture related groups. Battling Food Safety Misinformation UC Davis Extension Research Specialist Trevor Suslow says there is…