…confusion, and a lack of U.S. compliance with international standards will continue to spread. Briczinski once again reiterated the industry’s request that FDA enforce the labeling laws already on the…
ARC-PLC Educational Tool Available for Cotton Farms
…tool, it is agreed that the results are not a guarantee of future FSA program parameters or payments. Users also acknowledge that this tool is provided with absolutely no warranty,…
The Western View: Efforts to Split California
…2014. And there’s another movement currently actively trying to split the state in two. There’s a long history of movements to split California. Since becoming a state in 1850, it’s…
U.S. Pork Calls for Level Playing Field as FDA Makes Regulatory Land Grab
…Health Protection Act. “It’s deeply disturbing to U.S. pork producers to see the FDA adopt a Luddite-like regulatory approach that threatens the global competitiveness of U.S. agriculture,” said Heimerl. “Common…
Agri View: Luxury Pickup Truck
…is now five years. It used to be three. There is no average time for the use of the pickup truck. Today it is more than a family farm or…
Water Officials Call for More Water to Restore Salmon Migration
…jobs. That’s one single commodity,” Isom noted. The State Water Board will be accepting comments on the plan until July 27 and will move forward with the final adoption in…
Governor Brown Increases Funding for Citrus Protection
…in 2016. Outside of citrus, the budget illustrates the preservation of the overall agriculture industry in the state is a significant priority. The budget includes a total of $671.7 million…
The California Kitchen: Merlot Jelly
…C sugar TT Agar Agar Gel Listen to the recipe. 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,…
Straw Bale Makes for Low Maintenance Gardening
…of the season, you’ll have a rich collection of compost to be used for more gardening or store it as the planting medium next year. Listen to Cathey Isom’s report….
The Answer to Reforming Immigration Remains Elusive
…of support from industry groups. “We support E-Verify. We think it’s a valid tool because all we want are legal workers in the United States, not illegal workers,” said Nassif….
CDFA Awards $69.9 Million for Dairy Digester Projects
…Research and Development Program (DDRDP), will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from manure on California dairy farms. Dairy manure produces methane when it decomposes. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that…
The California Kitchen: Bison Meatballs
…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 Untamed Chef IG: untamedchef777…
Grocers Seek Tighter Rules on Labeling GMO Ingredients
…build trust in brands, industry and government institutions,” GMA stated in its written comments on the proposed rule. The comment period for the USDA’s rule recently concluded, receiving over 11,000…
Agri View: California Almond Growth
…used in dairy feed. The remainder is mostly used in livestock bedding and stuff like that. There may one day be an alternative use. Whatever. Worldwide demand will keep the…