…Conference. Held in downtown Sacramento, the conference saw over 3,600 attendees, including about 900 growers and handlers. The event featured over 20 sessions and 230 exhibitors. Key takeaways include the…
Almond Update: 2024 Almond Conference Wraps Up with Plans for 2025
…everyone to come together and get those really important updates of what’s going on within the industry,” Bailey said. Accessibility to the conference content remained a priority. Although the event…
Voices of the Valley: The Connection Between Farming, Food, and Wellness
…Sims. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world….
World Ag Expo® Announces 2025 Top-10 New Product Contest Winners
…California. The impressive field of new products was submitted by exhibitors, showcasing innovations ranging from simple solutions to advanced technologies. The competition was evaluated by a panel of judges comprised…
Supporting Women in Western Industries with $30,000 Scholarship
…who knows what may transpire as this continues to grow.” Applications for the 2024 scholarship are open until December 31. Interested candidates can visit nationaldayofthecowgirl.com for more details. Supporting Women…
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…Protect Farms, Farmworkers and Communities from H5N1 Avian Influenza DepositPhotos image (USDA-APHIS/WASHINGTON/Dec. 6, 2024) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the…
Almond Update: California Almonds Address Market Access Challenges in Italy
…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,…