…said about the endophytes they isolated. “Kind of like a vaccine does for us in that it kind of makes the plant a little stronger so that when it does…
Western Growers Continues Support for Center for Produce Safety
…donations will be used to support food safety research to be shared with government agencies and industry stakeholders. “We have been committed from the very beginning to the Center for…
Tomato Fields with Fusarium Falciforme Needed for Ongoing Survey
Fusarium Falciforme Tomato Field Photo Credit: Swett Lab The UC Davis Vegetable and Field Crop Pathology lab is working with statewide Farm Advisors to survey tomato fields for Fusarium falciforme….
Federal Agencies Asked to Address California Wildfire Problems
…in addressing the issue. “Transitioning to a larger, full-time workforce would add immediate capacity to fight wildfires and conduct prevention work nationwide, allow for greater flexibility in shifting personnel between…
Gene Discovery Potential to Make Peaches More Resilient to Stress
…seven regions in China, the team determined which genes help trees better adapt to a variety of environmental conditions. Similar work identifying genes to help crops adapt to inclement weather…
The California Kitchen: Flame Roasted Orange Duck Breast
…Flame Roasted Orange Duck Breast below. The California Kitchen: Flame Roasted Orange Duck Breast For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or…
Pest Management Workgroup Seeks Sustainable Alternatives to Pesticides
…farmers, community members, university researchers, representatives from the pesticide industry, commodity groups, etcetera. The new workgroup will help identify practices, protocols, and tools to make the shift to safe pest…
Pressure is Rising to Reinstate the Organic Animal Welfare Rule
…work between industry, consumers, and stakeholders.” The coalition points to the growing demand for organic as one of the reasons to reinstate the rule and inspire consumer confidence in the…
Almond Update: Spider Mites the Focus of Next Training Tuesday
…treat only when necessary. Listen to Haviland’s full interview. Almond Update: Spider Mites the Focus of Next Training Tuesday Register for the ‘How to Combat Webspinning Mites’ at Almonds.com. The training runs…
The Western View: Really, It’s April Fool’s Day
…tricks and jokes, and it has been around for hundreds of years. Photo by Helena Lopes on Pexels.com Nobody really knows how April Fool’s Day started. Some historians think it…
The California Kitchen: Guajillo Vegetarian Pozole
…Asparagus Tips TT S+P Listen to Albert prepare Guajillo Vegetarian Pozole below. The California Kitchen: Guajillo Vegetarian Pozole For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s…
Industry Groups Support Reintroduction of HAULS Act
…one-size-fits-all regulations for the live haul sector, and the COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted the need for flexibility when it comes to livestock hauling.” NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Allison…
Meat Sector Sees Significant Improvement in COVID Cases
…to improve with increased vaccination for workers. “Frontline meat and poultry workers were among the first impacted by the pandemic, but comprehensive protections implemented in the sector since spring 2020…
California Farmers Adjusting to Dramatic Increase to H-2A Wage Rate
…to be challenging especially in light of California’s reduced work week which means likely some overtime hours that some H-2A workers might be engaged in. So, it’s a lot of…