Trevor Suslow, Ph.D., of the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis, discusses the migration of microorganisms from animal operations to adjacent fields….
AgNet Video: Themis Michailides on AF36 and Almonds
Themis Michailides, Ph.D., Plant Pathologist, discusses AF36 and almonds. He spoke on the topic at the Almond Board of California’s Food Safety Seminar….
AgNeTVideo: Actor, Former Fresno Mayor Alan Autry on Food Safety
Alan Autry opens up discussion at the July 19 Farm Forum on food safety, held by the Fresno Grizzlies Community Fund….
Farm Bill Effect on Latest CRP Sign Up
The extension of the current Farm Bill led to a shorter Conservation Reserve Program general sign up period. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report…
Citrus Expo E-news: Seminar Program; Prizes
This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-newsletter includes a preview of the seminar program and details on iPod mini and painting prizes. The World’s Premier Citrus Expo takes place…
Deadline for FAACT Class Applications
…program provides community leaders with a comprehensive eight-month series highlighting specific issue areas in agriculture. Participants learn more about air quality, land use planning, water quality regulations and water supply…
United Fresh Recall Ready Program
The United Fresh Recall Ready training workshop is scheduled for September 18 and 19 in Monterey. Workshop topics include understanding the fundamentals of a recall, the role of the FDA…
4-H Program Celebrates 100 Years
The University of California’s 4-H Youth Development Program is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and the California State Fair in Sacramento has designated Tuesday, July 23, as 4-H Day. 4-H members…
Produce Prices Show Food Supply Improvement
…consumer, but he says it also shows that the US food supply is becoming better equipped to handle things like weather and drought problems without a major food price inflation….
Produce Safety Topic of Farm Forum
…from around the state are invited to learn more about food safety at the the Fresno Grizzlies Community Fund’s “Farm Forum” this week. The topic is “Produce Safety: How Safe…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Confirmed in Tulare
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has confirmed the discovery of six additional Asian citrus psyllids in Tulare County. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio…
Breaking News: House Approves Farm-Only Farm Bill
…of food stamp and nutrition programs from the bill. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report The final House Farm Bill vote: 216 to 208. The…