…and repair damage. Also, these ants inflict a venomous sting that’s potentially life-threatening to humans and small animals. The new test was developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Animal…
CA Produce Shows Low or No Pesticide Residue
…about preventing pesticide residues in their commodities. Click here for a story of inspectors collecting samples and testing for pesticides. The 2015 pesticide residue monitoring data is posted at: http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/enforce/residue/rsmonmnu.htm…
Cost Share Opportunities for Organic Producers/Handlers
…Today’s announcement also adds transitional certification and state organic program fees as additional scopes. To learn more about organic certification cost share, please visit www.fsa.usda.gov/organic or contact a local FSA…
CDFA / USDA to Host Joint Summit on Healthy Soils
…enhance and build the health of the soil to sustain it –and us—for generations to come.” Both CDFA and NRCS have healthy soil initiatives available to interested farmers. NRCS programs…
USDA Invests in Innovative Conservation Partnerships
…water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is investing a total of $825 million in 286…
Avian Influenza Problems Continue in Asia and UK
…Meating Place Dot Com says another 30,000 turkeys and ducks were culled last weekend in Germany after officials discovered another strain of the H5N8 influenza virus at two additional farms….
USDA Releases Local Food Marketing Survey Results
…Pennsylvania led the nation in farms selling their products directly to consumers with over 6,000 operations. Only eight percent of U.S. operations were selling directly to consumers through an online…
Panera Makes Animal Welfare Pledge for Broilers
…“It is our hope that leadership by companies like Panera will continue to be a catalyst for animal welfare across the industry.” The company wants these standards in place by…
CA Dairy Farmers Navigating Methane Reduction Bill
Dairy farmers in California now have more to consider in running their day-to-day operations. An article on Milk Business Dot Com says farmers face water issues, regulatory burdens, and the…
The California Kitchen: Brown Sugar w/ Honey and Walnut Carrots
…California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow…
CCM Response to Argentinian Lemon Rule
…“as I battle a number of introduced pests in order to provide a quality product for American consumers. As my costs go up I become less competitive in a fresh…
Almond Board of California Announces 2017 Election
…must be submitted to ABC by Jan. 20, 2017, at Almond Board of California, 1150 9th Street, Suite 1500, Modesto, CA 95354. Almond Board ensures industry compliance with marketing order…
Canada Releases Six Ranches Under Quarantine for Bovine TB
…“appropriate testing” of the six ranches released from quarantine have been completed on the cattle at those locations. Online publication AgCanada reports quarantines still apply on about 45 premises —…
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Carrot Souffle
…these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the…