…that potentially pose a plant health risk; and $225,188 to support the development and evaluation of using a sterile insect release program to help manage navel orangeworm, which is a…
Petition for New Air Quality Standards Related to Wildfire Smoke
…those 18,000 structures get burned, it creates a lot of smoke and smoke affects workers,” said Heat and Agriculture Program Coordinator for Cal/OSHA, David Hornung. “We’ve got ag workers that…
USDA Strengthens Partnerships and Protections to Keep ASF Out of the Country
…is it a food safety issue. In coordination with the pork industry, USDA’s Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Greg Ibach, has stated the following enhanced activities to intensify multi-agency…
Amazon to Diversify Grocery Portfolio
…offerings and prices. In January Whole Foods announced that it would stop developing new Whole Foods 365 locations, which were designed to be a small-format brand of store aimed at…
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Resigns
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced his resignation on Tuesday, which will take effect in about a month. In a note to FDA staff, Gottlieb indicated that…
Over $100 Million Cut from Available Ag Equipment Replacement Funds
…one program that Cap and Trade, the greenhouse gas money, it’s the one program that actually gets you emission reductions.” Governor Newsom’s proposed budget demonstrates a $400 million reduction in…
Survey Evaluating Energy Costs of Groundwater Pumping Remains Open
…share their experiences with the energy required to pump groundwater. The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) was awarded funding for the project through the California Energy Commission Electric Program Investment…
NRCS Seeks Input on Conservation Priorities for California
…funding and NRCS technical assistance. “California has a wide range of natural resource priorities in need of conservation planning, technical support and Farm Bill funding assistance,” said Suarez. “We rely…
Celebrating National Peanut Month
Why not celebrate this versatile food? Cathy Isom fills us in about a month long celebration for one of America’s favorite snack foods. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Perdue Reiterates Need to Restore Original Intent of SNAP
…USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) works to reduce food insecurity and promote nutritious diets among the American people. The agency administers 15 nutrition assistance programs that leverage American’s agricultural abundance to…
Almond Update: FSMA Trainings as Inspections Loom
The Almond Board of California is hosting a Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) training tomorrow in the San Joaquin Valley with others to follow. ABC’s Tim Birmingham said the deadlines…
Global Cost of Pests and Pathogens
Farmers are well aware pests and plant diseases cause reductions in yield and quality, which result in not only economic losses but food security issues at household, national and global…
Controlling Tough Weeds Through Residual and Burndown Systems
…modes of action and a program with residual herbicides, says Dan Beran. “The tree nut, vine or vegetable grower has a number of unpredictable challenges throughout the growing season –…
The California Kitchen: French Streusel Crumble Topping
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing French Streusel Crumble Topping with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: In a Food Processor add:…