…completed or else you will be out of compliance,” said Priscilla Rodriguez, Director of Food Safety for Western Agricultural Processors Association. “After the eight-hour training you get a certificate, and…
Deformed Wing Virus Genetic Diversity in U.S. Honey Bees Complicates Search For Remedies
…leading causes of honey bee colony losses, is much more genetically diverse in the United States than previously thought, according to a study published by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists…
Farmworker Housing Bill: ‘No farmer is going to use this.’
…it was very unfortunate that Governor Newsom did choose to sign this into law.” The intention of AB 1783 was described as streamlining the process for constructing housing for agricultural…
Cargill and FFA Partner to Inspire and Educate Future Leaders
…positively impact the industry and the world.” The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to more than 700,000 student members who belong…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Managing Labor and the Paperwork Around It
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
New Plants-3D Program Develops Next Generation of Ag Innovators
A new program at UC Riverside known as Plants-3D will help to prepare undergraduate students for careers addressing agricultural issues from a science and engineering perspective. The program is being…
California Hemp Industry Takes Next Step with SB 153
…“SB 153 opens the door for California to take full advantage of the exciting opportunities industrial hemp offers our agricultural and manufacturing sectors,” said Senator Scott Wilk. “With SB 153…
Western View: Green Energy’s Dirty Little Secret
…Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications…
Co-creation A Key Factor for Agtech Development
…valuable product that growers are interested in purchasing, and farmers are interested in products that can effectively solve an agricultural issue. Bringing the two industries together helps to ensure a…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: The Power of Data Through the Supply Chain
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
Safety Net Program Payments for 2018 Have Started WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Oct. 15, 2019) — Agricultural producers now can enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs –…
NIFA Grant Helps Guide Future Organic Research
…organic farming, with the goal of creating a more resilient and ecologically sustainable agricultural system,” OFRF’s Executive Director, Brise Tencer said in a press release. “We are honored by OREI’s…
The Western View: More Midwest Flooding: Can California Fill The Gap?
…retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View”…
U.S., China Reach Limited Trade Agreement
…very substantial phase one deal.” China reportedly agreed to significantly increase agricultural purchases, as much as $40-50 billion worth. China also agreed to certain intellectual property measures, as well as…