…Training that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has received funding from FDA to provide Produce Safety…
Farmworker Housing Bill: ‘No farmer is going to use this.’
…the issue. “This is the complete opposite of something that helps. No farmer is going to use this.” At a time when the H-2A program is beginning to become more…
Cargill and FFA Partner to Inspire and Educate Future Leaders
…and water conservation—and so much more.” The National FFA Organization’s sustainability leader development program will receive $300,000 of the investment, supporting the organization’s efforts to re-evaluate programs and events to…
Understanding eCommerce Platforms for Online Produce Sales
…online food and beverage sales will grow to nearly $20 billion in 2019, making it the fastest-growing sector of internet sales. President of eCommerce Services for Advantage Solutions, Robb Powell…
Growing Your Own Baby Vegetables
In today’s program, Cathy Isom tells you about growing your own baby vegetables. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Your Own Baby Vegetables Growing baby vegetables is…
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
…this important legislation and to Governor Newsom for signing it into law.” SB 153 requires California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross to consult with Governor Newsom,…
Growing Your Own Tasty Blackberries
If you want to grow your own tasty fruit, Cathy Isom has picked the one for you. In today’s program she has tips on how to grow your own blackberries….
Citrus Updates Provided at Grower Town Hall Events
…are constantly out doing survey work,” said Victoria Hornbaker, Director of the newly formed Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division (CPDPD) within the California Department of Food and Agriculture. “We’ve…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-17-19
…genome editing, what impacts the citrus industry, Kroger partnering with the Plant Based Food Association and an update from the Almond Board of California. Tune in to the show for…
Preventing Horn Growth in Dairy Cows Through Genome Editing
…with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. There are still challenges that will need to be overcome before genome-edited bulls are allowed to enter the food supply chain, as regulations…
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
…thrives.” USDA is providing the funding through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. Eligible applicants include rural cities, towns and water districts. The funds can be used for drinking…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-16-19
…the new hemp pavilion at the 2020 World Ag Expo, Assembly Bill 5 and advancing food safety through technology. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Advancing Food Safety Through Technology
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has adopted an approach to food safety that is people-led, and technology-enabled. Through the “New Era of Smarter Food Safety” initiative that was announced…