…products launched since the New Product Awards program first began in 2013. Central California food and beverage companies submit their new products or packaging concepts for judging by a group…
California Cherries Poised for Record Year
…but Executive Director for California Cherry Board, Chris Zanobini noted they are already closer to 9 million boxes. The 2016 harvest of only 5.17 million boxes was the most successful…
Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee Highlights Importance of Watershed Maintenance in Rural America
…Burns, Wise County Commissioner, Decatur, TX Mr. John Peterson, Director of Government Relations, Land Improvement Contractors of America, Burke, VA Mr. John Finney, Chairman, Red River Management Board, Humboldt, MN…
California Leopold Conservation Award® Still Accepting Nominations
Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are accepting applications for the $10,000 California Leopold Conservation Award. “We encourage others to apply for this opportunity to…
A National Day for the Flower of Love and Romance
…marvelous flowers coming from the state of California. In June, Red roses are in bloom in flower gardens all across the United States, and their beauty and sweet scent fill…
ICFA Lobby for Practical Cannabis Growing Guidelines
… The visit comes at a crucial time during the process of establishing the legislative framework for adult-use of marijuana in California in the coming year. The ICFA is urging…
Official Flower of the Month of June
…other recipes, as well as in cosmetics. The petals and leaves are frequently used in herbal medicines, primarily to treat stomach problems. In the United States, California is one of…
Almond Board: Food Safety Symposium
…report: From the Almond Board: Several presentations in the upcoming Almond Board of California (ABC) Food Quality and Safety Symposium will address issues related to the Food Safety Modernization Act…
The Western View: Fruit Trail
…of ripe fruit literally bursting with flavor. It’s Nature’s best, California Grown, from one of the biggest agricultural counties in the world. I’m Len WIlcox and that’s the Western View…
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
…will mean for the produce industry. This study focuses on interviews with seven California leafy greens firms since that industry has had a food safety program since 2007, the California…
USDA Helps Expand Rural Broadband Infrastructure in Four States
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that USDA is awarding four loans to help provide broadband service in rural portions of California, Illinois, Iowa and Texas. “Too many rural areas still…
Almond Matters: Hull Rot Management
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, hull rot is something growers usually manage during the upcoming summer months. Almond growers could see more of an…
Pork Checkoff Builds Momentum for Secure Pork Supply Plan
Plan will minimize business disruption from foreign animal diseases The National Pork Board, with major support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is creating a Secure Pork Supply Plan to…
Critical Agricultural Research and Extension Projects Gains Support
…bison herds to address these challenges. New this year, the National Peanut Board and the Washington State Potato Commission each co-funded a grant with NIFA, made possible by the Commodity…