The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the comment period for provisions of the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule. The FDA initially issued a request for information…
Historically Significant Fruit Goes Beyond Food and Medicine
A historically significant fruit that goes beyond food and medicine. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay Breadfruit can be found growing worldwide, used…
Biden Transition Team Performing Agency Reviews of USDA and EPA
…also includes Debra Eschmeyer, Global Business Development Director of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at Arizona State University. Eschmeyer previously served as Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition as…
Sustainable Ag Expo & International Sustainable Winegrowing Summit Underway
The Sustainable Ag Expo & International Sustainable Winegrowing Summit is currently underway. It will be the first year that the event is offered in a virtual format. Attendees will have…
EU Moves Forward with Increased Tariffs on American Goods
…tier will apply to a multitude of food and agriculture products. In a press release, National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern expressed frustration with how the EU…
FDA Reviews Rollout of New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently provided a progress report on the rollout of the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint. FDA hosted a webinar in October…
Wildlife Needs a Helping Hand when Winter Weather Hits
…squirrels to find food in the summer when there are abundant fruits, veggies, and foliage out there. But when the winter rolls around, wildlife has a bigger challenge finding food….
A Few Natural, Healthy Benefits of Growing Beets
…and widens blood vessels. Beets pack a mighty punch when it comes to nutrients, and they can help prevent some chronic diseases. As with any food, the over-consumption of beets…
Farmer’s Inspiration Leads to Large Squash Donation to Central California Food Bank
…to the food bank’s Fresno distribution center. “The Central Valley Food Bank is working on diversifying the food we offer in meal boxes and distributions,” Minasian said. “I’m really proud…
Growing a Gorgeous Flower for Both Food and Medicine
Growing a gorgeous flower that has both food and medicine uses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Susanne Jutzeler, suju-foto from Pixabay Multi-purpose plants are invaluable….
Proposed Neonicotinoid Mitigations Are Moving Forward
…limitations on the mode of application. DPR is also partnering with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the development of an economic analysis. DPR is currently reviewing the…
Major Romain Lettuce Producer Recalls Product Voluntarily
…codes related to the products are 571280289SRS1 and 571280290SRS1. Tanimura & Antle stressed the proactive move as a measure to ensure consumer safety. The company said in a release that “food safety…
Dairy Methane Reduction Projects Receive $25.4 Million from CDFA
Dozens of dairy methane reduction projects have been awarded financial support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The projects are part of the Dairy Digester Research and…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Hoop House Example of Spider Mite Control
Twospotted spider mite can be a significant issue when populations get large enough. However, in several cropping systems, biological control is attainable as long as growers have the right beneficial…