…panel of industry experts highlighted some of the disruptive practices making an impact on agricultural production at the recent Organic Grower Summit in Monterey, where soil health and biology was…
NCBA Applauds U.S. Senate Introduction of Real MEAT Act
…beef and are sometimes labeled as beef are overseen by the FDA instead. These products are not held to the same food safety and labeling standards as beef. The NCBA…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
…1973 to build a foundation of knowledge on responsible farming practices, food quality and safety and almonds’ impact on human health. A tangible example of the almond community’s commitment to…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Agreement on USMCA
…billion in 2017, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture. “California food and agricultural exports to Canada and Mexico support more than 56,000 jobs—and jobs will be added…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…most important markets for American farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. This high-standard agreement builds upon our existing markets to expand United States food and agricultural exports and support food processing and…
Farm Bureau President Pledges Sustained Advocacy for Agriculture
…vote before the end of the year on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade. He counseled farm groups to work together in assuring production of nutritious food products. “It’s not about…
2020 Will Be International Year of Plant Health
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is launching the United Nations’ International Year of Plant Health for 2020. The initiative is aimed at raising global awareness on how protecting plant…
Tips for When it’s Time to Harvest Your Yams
…small Yams that aren’t worth harvesting in the patch. When you turn the soil over just push the little guys under and add in more compost for next seasons food and…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Technology and Food Safety, Part 1
…to food safety and water regulations. During this episode of Voices of the Valley, Taylor-Silva shares what new technologies she has seen that support food safety traceability. She also delves…
NPPC, AFBF File Legal Challenge to California’s Proposition 12
…to improve animal welfare and food safety, but it has nothing to do with food safety, and many animals will suffer more injury and illness under its arbitrary rules,” said…
Strategies for Mealybug Control in Vineyards
…topics of discussion at the 2019 Sustainable Ag Expo, which also featured the International Sustainable Wine Summit for the first time in the United States. “We talked about the relationship…
Federal Officials Begin to Crack Down on CBD Products
…CBD products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a series of letters to companies marketing products that contain CBD, warning them of violating the Federal Food, Drug,…
Organic Growers Converge in Monterey
…Network (OPN) and California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), the summit will feature more than 90 exhibitors on the trade show floor of the Monterey Conference Center. The summit will begin…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-04-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the kick-off of the Organic Growers Summit, considerations farmers…