…the future. The cohort studies water quality, conservation, delivery systems, supply development, recycling, drought-tolerant crops, new technologies and current challenges. The study was made possible by the Wells Fargo Clean…
Conservation to be Discussed at Upcoming Meeting of the State Board of Food and Agriculture
Drought impacts to the Russian River and the role of agriculture in conservation efforts will be the topics of discussion at the next California State Board of Food and Agriculture…
Court Denies Motion to Enjoin Releases to the Klamath River
…intention to help avoid an outbreak of a naturally-occurring disease epidemic known as Ich (pronounced “ick”). Since 2000, a significant supply of water has been set aside each year from…
Agri View: Throw It Out
Everett Griner talks about the staggering world food waste in today’s Agri View. Throw It Out…
Fresno County Agricultural Value Sets Record
…are finally beginning to understand the role Central Valley agriculture plays in their diet,” continued Jacobsen. “We have taken this nutritious, available and affordable food supply for granted for generations….
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review August 21
…of USDA Week In Review: Feeding Families with the People’s Garden, Back To School Food Safety, and the Salmon Cam! For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fsis.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us blogs.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Most Food Expiration Dates Don’t Relate to the Food’s Safety
…various expiration dates on food packages have something to do with the safety of the food, you may be wrong. Most Food Expiration Dates Don’t Relate to the Food’s Safety…
California Strawberries and Teen Celebrity Chef Announce #KidsCookOff Recipe Contest Winners
California Strawberry Commission today announced the winners of its summer #KidsCookOff recipe competition. Hopeful kid-foodies across the country were featured in videos preparing original strawberry recipes for a chance to…
The Western View: My Job Depends on Ag!
…grows food is in the background; it’s the supermarket or the food packer that stands out, with flashy signs and labels and sparkling advertisements. But, at some point in the…
Dairy Farmers Explore Options in Feed Supplies
…reasonably priced” this year. Prime-quality hay remains very expensive and limited in supply, he noted, but what’s available on the market today will work for lactating cows. Because of lower…
Drought Costs California Agriculture $1.84 Billion and 10,100 Jobs in 2015
…water shortage this year, the researchers said. California is the world’s richest food-producing region. Continued strong global demand and prices for many of its fruits, nuts and vegetables has helped…
Medfly Quarantine in Portion of San Diego County
…to nearby regions where it could affect California’s food supply and our backyard gardens and landscapes. In the eradication program, sterile male Medflies are brought to San Diego County from…
Agri View: Water Facts
Everett Griner talks about everyone needing a stable water supply in today’s Agri View. Water Facts…
Most Operations Implementing Food Safety
The Food and Drug Administration is currently revising their draft rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act and that has some growers wondering about a farm food safety plan. Most…