…marketed in the U.S. as Bayer’s Belt Insecticide. Eight years ago, the EPA allowed registration for the product for use on 200 crops. It’s used widely in California on crops…
Fewer People Using Meat Thermometers
Meat thermometers are essential for safe cooking, but few of us actually use them. Gary Crawford has more on the story. Few People Using Thermometers…
Small Drone Rules Set to Take Effect
…they entail. One of the biggest changes in the rules is the certification needed to fly. The FAA has information on their website about what you need to know before…
Comments Reopened on Import of Lemons from Chile
…phytosanitary inspection in Chile at an APHIS-approved inspection site; any shipment that does not pass the initial inspection may still be imported if fumigated with methyl bromide in Chile or…
APHIS Proposes Import of Fresh Raspberry Fruit
…South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is…
APHIS Proposes Import of Fresh Persimmon Fruit
…systems approach will ensure the risk of plant pests entering the U.S. through the imported persimmons is managed, allowing persimmons to be safely imported. APHIS published a pest risk assessment…
Canada Testing PEDv Vaccine
…recommended for use if there is an outbreak. The vaccine being tested in Canada is aimed at preventing the disease altogether, according to the University of Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious…
The California Kitchen: Herb Carrots
…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 Untamed Chef…
Citrus Growers, Packers Discuss Disease Threat
…and locations can be found at www.citrusinsider.org. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation.Cecilia Parsons is a reporter in Ducor. She may be contacted at ceciliaparsons8@gmail.com….
USDA Allowing Meat, Egg Products with “No GMO” Label
…use of the phrases “GMO” and “genetically modified organism” on livestock or poultry labeling. The new law gives USDA two years to create and finalize rules implementing the law. From…
The California Kitchen: Brown Sugar and Honey Walnut Carrots
…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 Albert…
Delta Habitat Restoration Project Documents Released
…landscape, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) today released the Prospect Island Tidal Habitat Restoration Project Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for a 45-day public review period. Prospect Island is…
USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Survey Coming Soon
…fax. Producers who don’t respond in one of those ways will have the opportunity for a telephone or in-person interview. As with all NASS surveys, information provided by respondents is…
California Has a Stable Farm Workforce
…of them year round, we would not have to always be looking for immigrants.” Interest in farmworkers and farm employment is growing in California and in the nation. Comments about…