…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
Food safety is important to the Almond Board of California and almond growers. Sabrina Hill has more on how the Almond Board recently gave Food and Drug Administration representatives a…
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….
Report Says Food “Use By” Labels are Misleading
Do you throw away your food once it’s past the the use-by date? A new report on food expiration dates by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Harvard University says…
Dairy Digester Projects Sought
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are asking for dairy digester projects. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report A…
Litigation against EPA Concerning Section 308
The personal information of farmers and ranchers is once again at stake, due to recently filed litigation against the Environmental Protection Agency by animal rights groups under the Clean Water…
World Wheat Production
World wheat production is forecast at record high levels and the U.S. supply forecast is raised. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
New Ecosystem Services Database
The California Department of Food and Agriculture announces what is believed to be the first-ever Ecosystem Services Database. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Ecosystem Services…
CDFA Considering Dairy Decision
The California Department of Food and Agriculture now has 62 days to make a decision that will affect the dairy industry. It comes after this week’s hearing at the CDFA…
Judge Says Water Right Fee is Invalid
…them, but not to shoulder the full burden of programs just because that’s a convenient way for a government agency to support itself,” CFBF President Paul Wenger said. “We’re encouraged…
Labor and Immigration Reform
…the issue. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report California State Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini is among those making their voices heard….
Ag Theft a Growing Problem
…going to happen, they should contact their local law enforcement agency. That’s even if nothing has been stolen yet. She says report suspicious activity, keep your eyes open, and error…
