…personnel have resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy,…
Final Environmental Documents for WaterFix Released
WaterFix is Preferred Project to Address Environmental and Water Supply Concerns Following hundreds of public meetings and thousands of public comments, California released the final, refined environmental documents for WaterFix,…
Obama Admin Takes Action to Address EU’s Unfair Trade Practices against Beef Industry
…producers from competition with American producers rather than promoting food safety,” said Representative Adrian Smith, member of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Modern Agriculture Caucus….
Hormel Settles Dispute with Labor Department
…Foods said in a statement, “While we disagree with the Department of Labor, we believe a settlement now will avoid an unnecessary distraction.” Other meatpacking companies have faced similar suits…
New Test Quickly Detects Red Imported Fire Ants
…in-house scientific research agency. Image credits: (Top left) Typical colony of the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren. Photograph by Sanford D. Porter, USDA, Gainesville, FL. Courtesy of UF/IFAS,…
CA Produce Shows Low or No Pesticide Residue
…Fresh Produce report. “These results demonstrate California’s commitment to food safety,” said Brian Leahy, Director of DPR. “Our scientific program ensures that growers continue to produce fresh fruits and vegetables…
Cost Share Opportunities for Organic Producers/Handlers
…USDA programs, such as disaster protection and loans for farms, facilities and marketing. Producers can also access information on non-federal agricultural resources, and get referrals to local experts, including organic…
CDFA / USDA to Host Joint Summit on Healthy Soils
…be held at the CDFA Auditorium, 1220 N St., Sacramento, on Jan. 11, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Ross “Today we understand that soil has the transformative power…
USDA Invests in Innovative Conservation Partnerships
…organizations, state and local governments, private industry, water districts, universities and many others, will have invested at least $2.4 billion through RCPP, which was created by the 2014 Farm Bill….
Avian Influenza Problems Continue in Asia and UK
…in the last month. South Korea has already culled a record 16 million birds after a series of influenza outbreaks, representing a total of 20 percent of the nation’s flocks….
Panera Makes Animal Welfare Pledge for Broilers
…to the livestock, including beak trimming, de-spurring, or toe trimming. Panera is the first chain to adopt these standards and wants more to follow them. The CEO of Panera says,…
CA Dairy Farmers Navigating Methane Reduction Bill
Dairy farmers in California now have more to consider in running their day-to-day operations. An article on Milk Business Dot Com says farmers face water issues, regulatory burdens, and the…
The California Kitchen: Brown Sugar w/ Honey and Walnut Carrots
…California 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…
Canada Releases Six Ranches Under Quarantine for Bovine TB
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency last week released six ranches, or premises, from a federal quarantine after a micro-outbreak of bovine tuberculosis was reported in September. Officials in Canada say…






















