…into effect on December 18. The waiver will be valid until March 18, 2018, when it is set to expire. FMCSA indicated that granting the waiver was a way to…
Still Little to No Pesticides on 2016 CA Produce
…if a pesticide is detected for which no tolerance has been established. However, a sample with an illegal pesticide residue does not necessarily indicate a potential health concern. In 2016,…
USDA Expands Flexibility, Encourages Program Integration in SNAP Administration
…the use of technology, and spur innovation. USDA recently approved requests from Michigan followed by Louisiana, and this guidance reflects the Department’s interest in considering other similar state requests. “State…
Improvements to Crop Insurance continue in 2018
USDA Strengthens Crop Insurance Program to keep Rural Economy Viable Changes to the Federal crop insurance program initiated in 2017 will continue into 2018. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)…
Medfly Quarantine in San Mateo County
…Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) along with the San Mateo County Agricultural Commissioner’s office to address the issue. The quarantine area measures…
Egg Supply Dropping Prices, Pressuring Cage-Free Market
…2015 avian flu outbreak. More than 229 major food companies following the outbreak pledged to use cage-free eggs by 2025. Meanwhile, total table egg production is expected to return to…
Christmas Decorations from Trash
…https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list… More ideas on the blog – http://easykidscraft.com/ Like on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Easy-Kids-Cr… Music by http://www.epidemicsound.com/ Image credits: (Top right) Newspaper, Magazine Chain for Tree/by Steve Snodgrass/Flickr (Bottom left) How…
Wendy’s to Reduce Antibiotics Use in Beef Supply Chain
The Ohio-based burger chain Wendy’s will reduce antibiotics use in its beef supply chain. The announcement follows similar measures the fast food restaurant chain took in its poultry supply chain….
USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
Funding is available in three focus areas, including grazing lands, organic systems and soil health USDA is offering grants for innovative ideas for conservation strategies and technologies. USDA’s Natural Resources…
CDFA Now Accepting Temporary Cannabis Licensing Applications
…, if warranted. New users will be required to register for an account within the online licensing system prior to applying for a temporary license. CDFA will start issuing temporary…
The Western View: Red Combines
…Farmall, IH, and Case tractors built between 1948 and 2013. The book is available from the publisher at octanepress.com <http://octanepress.com/> or from amazon.com <http://amazon.com/>, and if you order in then…
CDFA Announces Funding for Dairy Digester Development Program
…dollars, provides financial assistance for the installation of dairy digesters in California to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “Reducing methane emissions is a critical component in the state’s efforts to combat…
Online Retailer Helps Grow Gardens
…including exactly where in your plot it would be best planted. The garden service – as the company bills it in its patent – algorithms and image recognition software to…
Tips to Keep Holiday Food Safe at Home or When Traveling
…thing that does not change is that food is always part of the celebration. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is here to share…