How the U.S. uses most of its apples. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are a lot of ways to eat them – pies, cobblers, crisps, with…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Gatherings Coming Up in October
…asking for registration. Industry members can do so by going to almonds.com/events and they can see it on the calendar.” Listen to Hillman’s interview below. Brian German Ag News Director…
USDA Study Underscores Importance of Food Safety Education Month
…participants did not check all the food. The study used a harmless tracer bacteria, which was injected into the pork sausage, to simulate the spread of foodborne illness-causing bacteria. Among…
DPR Seeks Comment on 2024 Strategic Plan
…management is safe, effective, and sustainable for everyone.” The plan identifies four overarching goals that include increasing access to safe, effective, sustainable pest management, and promoting excellence and innovation. Other…
APHIS Finalizes Changes to Import Regulations for Horses
…requirements and measures to ensure horses are transported safely; and miscellaneous clarifications and corrections. This final rule is on display in today’s Federal Register at https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2023-19864/imports-horses. It will be effective on…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…access to green space in underserved communities nationwide, advancing the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to environmental justice and our Justice40 Initiative.” This announcement is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to…
Almond Update: Improving Grower Efficiency with Postharvest Technology
…it’s 100 percent.” The real-time data collected on every almond helps identify where there may be some issues in particular orchards. Information about defects can be traced back to the…
Groundwater Management Grants Awarded to More Than 100 Projects
…million, which will be utilized for two multi-benefit projects. These projects will involve the fallowing of over 1,300 acres of cropland, resulting in increased groundwater recharge, improved habitat conditions, and…
Another Challenge to GMOs
…was victorious in a 2022 district court ruling in its original USDA lawsuit, which found it unlawful to use inaccessible digital QR codes on food products instead of clear and…
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
…is complete and organic certification has been achieved. Farmers and ranchers need support during this challenging period of change, and that’s why this new Organic Transition Program is so important.”…
Celebrating California Wine Month
…Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was…
New Research Shows Promise for Mitigating HLB
…natural immune responses. The challenge lay in pinpointing the specific genes for HLB recognition, incorporating them effectively, and devising a method to introduce them into trees. They chose to use…
Almond Update: Incentive Opportunities for Growers
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is making it easier for growers to access incentive opportunities. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said they have redesigned their Almonds.com/Incentives…
September is Food Safety Education Month
…every 6 Americans gets sick due to a foodborne illness or “food poisoning.” Food illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths yearly. While anyone can develop a…