…as to the safety net and risk management tools that are important in planning for next year’s crop. And come January, consumers once again face the impact of high food…
Hanford Meat Company Recalls Ground Beef
Central Valley Meat Company of Hanford is recalling approximately 89,720 pounds of ground beef that may contain small pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection…
Government Shutdown and Agriculture
…down. See the message to the public by clicking here. USDA meat inspectors will continue working because the position is considered necessary to national safety. The Food and Drug Administration…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Found in Fresno County
…Fresno County. The latest interception found in a Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter trap was confirmed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Maps and current information will soon be available…
Californian Named Beef Ambassador
…about industry issues and misconceptions and educate their peers and meal-time decisionmakers about beef nutrition, cattle care, safety and more during consumer events, in the classroom, and online. Morris is…
Governor Signs Hemp Bill
…Hemp Farming Act will establish a framework for farming the oilseed and fiber varieties of the plant, which are used in a variety of everyday consumer products, including food, body…
New ACP Finds in Tulare County
…The latest interceptions were confirmed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) this morning. Maps and current information will soon be available on the Agricultural Commissioner’s website: http://agcomm.co.tulare.ca.us/default/….
YSFB Supports Ordinance to Restrict Marijuana Cultivation
…pursue future amendments to the ordinance to address protection of water quality from the unregulated use of chemicals and pesticides by marijuana cultivators.” Over the past year there have been…
Fall Citrus Meeting
…frost protection, and Dr. Marylou Polek of the Citrus Research Board will speak on Huanglongbing Disease distribution and research approaches. The meeting will wrap up with a David DeGroot of…
Almond Board: Almond Processing and Food Safety
…into the almond processing for food safety measures. Click to hear his comment. The Almond Board has more information about food safety from start to finish on their website, almondboard.com….
Will Food Prices Drop Next Year?
The latest USDA Food Price Outlook shows a lower than average food price inflation and a downward price trend for some categories this year. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open…
California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding
…markets for new products, while continually improving our food safety and environmental stewardship practices.” Market enhancement, agriculture education, nutrition, and research proposals were solicited and selected through a competitive process….
California Ag Headlines for September 25
Today’s California agriculture headlines include information on S & W Seed’s record revenues, grain bin safety, and the new “Get Crackin’” campaign by Wonderful Pistachios. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to…
Safety When Working with Grain Bins
Those working in grain bins must consider several safety tips to protect themselves from potential injury, or worse. Rod Bain has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
