The new proposed rule regarding food safety is a step in the right direction, however, a definition for a ‘First Receiver’ seems like an issue. The Produce Marketing Association submitted…
Food Traceability Proposed Rule Raises Concerns from Industry Members
…Foods, establishes enhanced recordkeeping standards for foods on the Food Traceability List. Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Vice President of Supply Chain and Sustainability, Ed Treacy said the proposal is a…
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
…supported by the National Association of Manufacturers, National Taxpayers Union, Family Business Coalition, and many others. AFBF has been working to alleviate the burdens of the death tax for quite…
New EPA Administrator Michael Regan Confirmed by Senate
…of Environmental Quality “Regan’s experience and informed understanding of the value of state agriculture departments will contribute to environmental impacts that will be felt for generations,” National Association of State…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-15-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California avocado marking ramping up with pandemic trends still…
California Avocado Marketing Ramping Up with COVID Impacts Remaining
Pandemic trends are still affecting consumers as peak California avocado marketing ramps up. California Avocado Commission Jan DeLyser said despite improvements, they are still seeing consumers cooking at home more…
Supercharge Raised Gardening Beds with Keyhole Gardening
…starts to deteriorate over the years, you may need to add some fresh soil and compost. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Supercharge Raised Gardening Beds…
Week in Review: Port Issues Being Addressed and H-2A Reform Legislation Introduced
Federal Maritime Commissioner officials are moving forward with an investigation into port issues in California. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Lawmakers…
The California Kitchen: Crispy Udon Noodles
Crispy Udon Noodles In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Crispy Udon Noodles with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 3 T Vegetable…
Coalition Highlights Value of Crop Insurance as Congress Develops Budget
…Farmer Cooperatives, American Farmland Trust, and National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Lawmakers are at work considering provisions of the budget for the fiscal year 2022. The coalition wants…
2019 Crop Report Shows More Than $50 Billion in Cash Receipts
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently released the 2019 crop report. Figures show that farmers and ranchers received more than $50 billion in cash receipts for the…
Citrus Harvest Looking ‘Pretty Good’ Overall
…“Good pricing right now that is kinda holding. That’s good for producer return,” Creamer said. “Overall it’s really good fruit quality out there and a good market for that fruit.” California…
Almond Update: Domestic Marketing Targets Millennial Snacking, Eyes Oat Milk
The Almond Board of California believes there’s room for growth domestically for almonds with a specific generation. Research has shown that millennial-led households snack on almonds less than any other by a…
Yolo Gold Prune Cultivar Continues Showing Promise
A relatively new prune cultivar is showing quite a bit of promise for California growers. Manager of the Prune Breeding Program at UC Davis, Sarah Castro said the Yolo Gold…