…met with Italian industry members to discuss the rigorous food safety measures in place within the U.S. almond sector. ABC’s Taylor Hillman recapped the discussions in the latest edition of Almond…
CDPR to Begin Reevaluation of Paraquat Dichloride
…the pesticide’s registration in California. Paraquat is widely used to control weeds in many crops. However, concerns have grown around its potential health and environmental risks, particularly its high toxicity….
CDC Urges Increased Testing for H5N1 in Dairy Farm Workers
…confirmed U.S. cases. Most of those infected worked closely with infected cows or poultry, highlighting the potential occupational risks. The CDC warns that every additional infection—whether in animals or humans—could…
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
…critical topic, registration for the conference and additional information on the agenda are available at almonds.com/conference. By exploring innovative land-use strategies, the Almond Conference aims to support growers through complex regulatory…
Jordan College Celebrates Food, Family, and Farm Month with Community Events
…Whole Vine Festival will continue to celebrate agriculture with food trucks, music, art, and kids’ activities on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn near…
Expansion of MedFly Quarantine Boundary in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties
…Fly (MedFly) quarantine boundary to include additional areas in Alameda and Santa Clara counties, specifically in the Fremont area. A detailed map of the new boundary is available at www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/medfly/regulation.html….
Chef Competition in Vietnam Highlights Taste and Quality of U.S. Pork
…Luang Prabang, Laos. DepositPhotos image Chefs from across Vietnam recently competed in Porkstars, a cooking competition now in its third year, designed to promote creative uses of U.S. pork. The…
Students Encouraged to Apply for CME Group Beef Industry Scholarships
…who are essential to the future of food production. Eligible students include those studying education, communication, production, research, or other areas related to the beef industry. CME Group’s John Ricci,…
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
…completion to meet licensing requirements. The Almond Learning Hub is now available at almondlearninghub.com. With this new tool, the Almond Board of California aims to support the industry by offering…
American Agriculture History Minute: Colorado Dust Bowl
…more information, visit www.fema.gov That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see you next time. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Study: Wildfire Smoke Cuts Nut Production in California Orchards
…just as vulnerable as humans,” Orozco said. Researchers studied almond, pistachio, and walnut trees in California’s Central Valley from 2018 to 2022, a period that included the 2020 megafires. These…
Voices of the Valley: The Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find out more at WGA.com. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Two California Dairy Workers Infected with HPAI
…contact with infected cows. At this time, the exact location of the dairies is not released. Both cases involved mild symptoms, and the individuals are expected to recover. The CDPH…
Assembly Bill CA AB1042 Signed into Law
DepositPhotos image Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1042 into law, requiring seeds treated with pesticides to be labeled with their chemical components before being sold in California. This…