…in the initiative. It’s rewarding to see organizations across the country come together with one common goal: providing quality nutrients for pollinators. We look forward to seeing all the creative…
Chicken Company Turning to Body Cameras
…Meating Place Dot Com article says the chicken catching operation plans to have at least one supervisor and two different workers wearing body cameras at all times while they work…
USDA Reorganization Takes Shape
…announced on May 11, 2017. In accordance with a directive in the 2014 Farm Bill, USDA created a new Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs as part of…
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
…safety practices, with an independent system to verify compliance. The interviews provide a snapshot of food safety practices and costs in 2012 for a sector of the produce industry that…
Fresno Food Expo Award Applications Still Being Accepted
…of Fred Ruiz, founder of Ruiz Food Products, Inc., the Fred Ruiz Entrepreneurial Award honors companies who have positively impacted the Central California food industry through leadership, innovation and community…
California Cherries Poised for Record Year
…year since 2012. A lack of chilling hours and the unfortunate timing of late Spring rains wreaked havoc on cherry crops. Cherries prefer cooler weather and the lower than average…
California Leopold Conservation Award® Still Accepting Nominations
…Almanac. The application is available at: leopoldconservationaward.org. Nominations must be postmarked by July 14, 2017, and mailed to California Leopold Conservation Award c/o Sustainable Conservation, 98 Battery Street, Suite 302,…
The Western View: Fruit Trail
…a break from the routine, get on your computer and go to www.gofruittrail.com and print out the map. Then come enjoy what your neighbors are growing – the orchards full…
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
…safety practices, with an independent system to verify compliance. The interviews provide a snapshot of food safety practices and costs in 2012 for a sector of the produce industry that…
NCGA Launches Open Innovation Challenge to Find the Next Big Thing for Corn
…September 28, 2017, at 5:00 PM US EDT. Solution providers can submit proposals through NineSigma’s Open Innovation community NineSights.com. For more information and updates on the challenge, please visit https://ninesights.ninesigma.com/web/consider-corn…
New Broccoli and Lettuce Cost Studies Released
…Costs to Produce and Harvest Broccoli in the Central Coast – 2017” and other sample costs of production studies for many commodities are available. To download the cost studies, visit…
NCGA Launches Open Innovation Challenge to Find the Next Big Thing for Corn
…September 28, 2017, at 5:00 PM US EDT. Solution providers can submit proposals through NineSigma’s Open Innovation community NineSights.com. For more information and updates on the challenge, please visit https://ninesights.ninesigma.com/web/consider-corn…
Beef and Pork Exports Moderate in April, Remain Above Year-ago Levels
…percent in value, at $2.16 billion, compared to the same period last year. Pork exports followed a record-breaking March with a solid April performance, reaching 203,000 metric tons, up eight…
Dairy Exports Higher for 11 Straight Months
…dot com reports that dairy exports topped year-ago levels once again for the eleventh straight month. Exports of products like milk powder, cheese, butterfat, whey, and lactose were up 12…