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Agri View: GMO Questions
…human health risk analysis of GM foods in 2003. Principles for the risk analysis of foods derived from modern biotechnology The premise of these principles sets out a premarket assessment,…
USDA’s Second in Command, Krysta Harden, to Depart Soon
Harden After serving as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s second in command for 2 1/2 years, Krysta Harden will be leaving USDA soon. Gary Crawford has more. USDA’s Second in…
Ag Seeks Silicon Valley’s Help to Satisfy World Food Demand
…a new effort on the part of the agriculture industry to attract technology companies to the Salinas Valley. Last month, the Western Growers Association — a trade association representing local…
Pistachio Day Draws Large Crowd, Again
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Large crowds again attended University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Statewide Pistachio Day in Visalia. This years session was expanded to a full…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 25
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Keeping Pets Safe During Winter
…safe for you its not safe for your pet Anne McCann – Emergency Pet Care Programs Coordinator with the Agriculture Department’s Animal and Plant Health and Inspection Service says it’s…
Agri View: Organic Food Scammers
…what the US Department of Agriculture says: “Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental…
A Brief History of the Navel Orange in California – From the Sacramento Bee
…then a Portuguese colony. In the early 1870s cuttings of this tree were sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. At this same time Eliza Tibbets, a recent East Coast…
HLB-Positive Psyllid Detected in LA County
…California Department of Food and Agriculture has detected huanglongbing (HLB) in an Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) captured live through routine monitoring in the area of Los Angeles County currently under…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 22
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Agri View: Vegetables-A Small Choice
…and physical activity level. Building a healthier eating style can help you avoid overweight and obesity and reduce your risk of diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Choose…
Almond Board: GAPs for Food Safety
…essential and beneficial when it comes to food safety. Specific documentation and record keeping down to the individual orchard level will maximize the investment in risk reduction. The Almond Board…
FFA Jackets Awarded to Students by County Farm Bureau
…investment in young people who are motivated and excited to further their education in agriculture thru the Future Farmers of America,” stated Airoso. FFA helps the next generation rise up…