…of overlapping safeguarding measures, including steps taken in growing areas, packing houses, export locations, and at the port of entry, that effectively minimize the risk of a plant pest, or…
APHIS Proposes Import of Fresh Raspberry Fruit
…eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2015-0053 Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Send your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2015-0053, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD…
APHIS Proposes Import of Fresh Persimmon Fruit
…Comments can be submitted online at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2015-0052 or by mail at Docket No. APHIS-2015-0052, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-1238….
Bearded Chickens
…published in PLOS genetics, the Chinese scientists compared the DNA of bearded chickens to non-bearded chickens. They found that it all comes down to a specific gene, the ominously named…
Canada Testing PEDv Vaccine
Testing is underway in Canada for a vaccine to protect pigs from Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, or PEDv. While U.S. made vaccines are available in Canada, the vaccines are only…
The California Kitchen: Herb Carrots
…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 on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed Chef…
Citrus Growers, Packers Discuss Disease Threat
…numbers of the psyllids have been trapped in recent months along the Highway 99 corridor. Neil McRoberts, a University of California, Davis, plant pathologist and panelist at the meetings, said…
The California Kitchen: Brown Sugar and Honey Walnut Carrots
…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 Albert…
Delta Habitat Restoration Project Documents Released
…Library, 14177 Market Street, Walnut Grove, CA 95690 Fairfield Civic Center Library, 1150 Kentucky Street, Fairfield, CA 94533 Vacaville Public Library − Cultural Center, 1020 Ulatis Drive. Vacaville, CA 95687…
USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Survey Coming Soon
…conditions and trends in the U.S. pork industry over the course of the year,” said Chris Messer, Director of the NASS Pacific Regional Office. “The survey results are used by…
USDA to Measure Small Grain Production
…agency is taking a comprehensive look into the 2016 production and supply of small grains, which include wheat, oats and barley. “The small grains industry is a big player in…
USDA to Purchase Surplus Cheese, Continue to Assist Dairy Producers
…assistance,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “This commodity purchase is part of a robust, comprehensive safety net that will help reduce a cheese surplus that is at a 30-year high…
Ritchie Bros.’ Largest-Ever Tipton, CA Auction
…sale around it,” said Chad Apland, Regional Sales Manager, Ritchie Bros. “As a result, we saw huge attendance for this time of year. In fact, we had close to 1,000…
ChemChina / Syngenta Merger
…are generally identified by words or phrases such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “intend”, “plan”, “will”, “may”, “should”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue” or the negative of such terms or other similar…