…increase food production prices in California as opposed to our competitors.” Carolyn O’Donnell of the California Strawberry Commission described chloropicrin as “critical” to the control of certain soilborne pests, and…
El Capitan Achievement Celebrated with California Sparkling Wine
…Horse Vineyards – whose sales help promote the National Geographic’s Ocean Initiative. Joy Sterling, CEO of Iron Horse Vineyards is also a member of the California State Board of Food…
Tomato Processors Expect to Contract 15 Million Tons in 2015
…August 2014 California Processing Tomato Report. This early processing tomato estimate is funded by the California League of Food Processors, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture….
Fresno State Unveils New Jordan College Honors Program for Ag Students
…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…
First USDA Forecast Shows Normal Water Supply Forecast for Much of the West
Southwest, Sierras Remain Dry A normal water supply is predicted for much of the West, while the Southwest, Sierra Nevada region and Pacific Northwest are beginning the year drier than…
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…
Experts Predict Growing Uncertainty for Water Supplies
…to provide a water supply for fish and wildlife, and if water supplies for nature are going to be dependable, then the supplies for our communities and farms are going…
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…
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…