…not available for purchase by the general public, and require special handling. “We are committed to keeping our communities safe, protecting our environment and protecting workers and their families,” said…
CDFA Announces Vacancies
…quality and food safety standards at production, wholesale, and retail levels. The goal is to provide California consumers with eggs that are wholesome, properly labeled, refrigerated, and of established quality,…
China Proposes New Food Safety Rules on Imports
…of companies that do business in China. Germany’s Ambassador to China, Michael Clauss, told Reuters, “The new draft has clearly crossed a line from protecting the consumer to outright protectionism…
The California Kitchen: Sugar Cookies
…agnet-christmas-sweets-5-2016 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 Albert…
LBAM Quarantine Boundary Update
…During the pending of the appeal, the designated Quarantine Boundary reduction under appeal shall remain in effect. Mail Appeals to: CDFA – Pest Exclusion 1220 N Street, Room 325 Sacramento,…
USDA Prepares for 2017 Census of Agriculture
…agriculture mailing list. This is an important opportunity. The census of agriculture is the leading source of facts about American agriculture. Farm organizations, businesses, government decision-makers, commodity market analysts, news…
Incentives for Conservation Reserve Program Participants
…removed from agricultural production, while promoting forest sustainability, soil conservation, and water quality protection,” said Pfaff. Eligibility is limited to landowners and agricultural producers already enrolled in CRP with conservation…
High School, College Students Unaware of Ag Jobs Available
…The survey, sponsored by America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, a Monsanto Fund program, shows just 13 percent of high school and college students are interested in pursuing a career in…
Canada Increases Bovine TB Quarantine
…quarantine are scheduled for on-farm testing. Online publication AgCanada reports the testing could be completed by early January, given the current pace of testing. The federal agency says compensation teams…
The California Kitchen: Lemon Scones
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. The 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,…
Meeting Growing Demand for Organic Products
…understanding the effects of organic practices such as crop rotation, livestock-crop integration, organic manure, mulch and/or compost additions, cover crops, and reduced or conservation tillage on ecosystem services, greenhouse gas…
EPA: Nutrient Pollution Widespread in Lakes
…of lakes. “America’s lakes and reservoirs provide many environmental and public health benefits; we use lakes for drinking water, energy, food and recreation, and our fish, birds, and wildlife depend…
New Map Shows CA’s Dependency on Delta Water
…water for Santa Clara County including San Jose, Sunnyvale, Milpitas and more About 30% of Metropolitan Water District’s demands from residents in Los Angeles, San Diego, Anaheim, Long Beach, Compton,…
USDA Boosts Healthy Food Access
…to bring their voice to the final rule, and made significant changes to respond to those comments. The final rule announced today incorporates feedback from over 1,200 comments received and…