…12 p.m. EST / 9 a.m. PST About Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Produce Marketing Association is the leading trade association representing companies from every segment of the global produce…
Transportation Perspectives of U.S. International Food Aid Programs Examination
…United States. From growing the fruits and vegetables to transporting them across the world, international food aid programs support good-paying jobs throughout the nation, especially in California and our Valley,”said…
Elderly Gifts-Part 2
…do is just provide them a small dish of candy or a small dish of fruit. Something that they can offer to visitors when they come to visit them. Giving…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Lydia
…2 Cup Marshmallows 1 T Cinnamon 1 Cup Pecans Beef Stock To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Lydia…
The Sweetest Season is Now in Session in Placer County
…tour the Placer County mandarin trail, participate in a series of activities and enjoy freshly picked fruit. “Mandarin season is a true hallmark of winter in Northern California, and the…
Cattlemen Urge Congress to Address Expired Tax Extenders Legislation
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association along with the Public Lands Council and 37 additional agriculture groups sent a letter to House and Senate leadership urging Congress to take up legislation…
FDA Issues FSMA Produce Safety, FSVP and Third-Party Accreditation Rules
…about the rules and their implementation requirements via two free webinars. Each of the 90-minute webinars are hosted by PMA and United Fresh Produce Association, in partnership with regional produce…
Antibiotics in Animal Agriculture
Student broadcaster Corryn La Rue, from the San Luis Obispo area, joined us at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual convention. There, she talked with registered dietitian Nikki Putnam…
California Pistachio Growers Get Water Information
California pistachio growers got important information about Sustainable Groundwater Management Act preparedness at an industry lunch Monday by Horizon Nut Company. Sabrina Hill reports. Horizon Nut Event on Water Horizon…
The California Kitchen: Thanksgiving Turkey
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Thanksgiving Turkey For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or…
Farm-to-Food Bank Month a Time for Sharing and Caring
…of Food and Agriculture launched an annual program with the California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) to focus on agriculture’s commitment to alleviate hunger. It’s called Farm-to-Food Bank Month, and…
FDA issues FSMA Produce Safety, FSVP and Third-Party Accreditation rules
…with FDA and ask questions about the rules and their implementation requirements via two free webinars. Each of the 90-minute webinars are hosted by PMA and United Fresh Produce Association,…
Pistachio Chilling Hours Worse Than Drought
It’s no surprise to California pistachio growers that this season’s crop is looking light and experts say chilling hours were a bigger problem than the drought. Chilling Hours Worse Than…
No Economic Threshold for Big Pest
…leaf footed bug at the annual California Association of Pest Control Advisers conference last month. Tollerup says the bug can cause significant damage, and unlike some other pests, growers can’t…