…standard. Also, you’ll hear from California’s Secretary of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross about her excitement to work with the new administration and it being agriculturally inclusive. Tune in to…
Trusted, reliable protection
…systems. Although the fertilizer effects are meager, the phosphites released from phosphorous acid products are the active ingredients that result in disease control. Why does it matter that it is…
California Climate Investments Make Progress on Emissions Goal
…the investments program address emission levels specifically within the agricultural industry. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) alone made close to $106 million in funding available through the…
FDA Announces Enforcement Discretion of the Produce Safety Rule
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced an enforcement discretion policy for certain crops under the requirements of the Produce Safety Rule portion of the Food Safety Modernization Act…
Program to Promote Pollinator Health Hits Milestone
…point for the agriculture industry as pollinators are responsible for approximately one out of every three bites of food taken. “Those gardens may be somebody’s front yard on a ranch…
CDFA Secretary Ross Receives Agriculturalist of the Year Award
Ross riding on an old John Deere tractor on the steps of the state capitol at their Ag Day celebration. California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross…
Poultry Show Cancellations Continue Amidst Virulent Newcastle Outbreak
…of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have been working with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to continue to investigate the area, however, no…
Deciphering the Walnut Genome
…project included UC Davis scientists Tingting Zhu, Le Wang, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada scientist Frank You. The study was published online in Horticulture Research. The research was funded by the California…
California Seed Association Works to Ensure Future Success of the Industry
…how we’re going to develop the next and best seeds to hopefully develop the best food in the world,” said Zanobini. Listen to the interview below. About the Author Brian…
New Ag Liaison to Offer Central Valley Ag Perspective
…Lyons to take on the job. Lyons has a wide background in the industry including serving as Secretary of Food and Agriculture under Governor Gray Davis from 1999 to 2004….
Rare Southern California Rain Sets Up Avocados
…said. “This year, because of the way those storm systems came in from the south, San Diego County, Riverside, Orange County did quite well in terms of total rainfall.” Bellamore…
Growing Ginger for Food and Medicinal Purposes
Cathy Isom has a few great tips about how, and why, to grow Ginger. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Ginger for Food and Medicinal Purposes Ginger…
Almond Matters: Agricultural Education Provides Increased Ag Appreciation
…about where food and fiber come from. Using agriculture as part of lesson plans can also help students better retain information and increase interest in agricultural sciences. “As our population,…
Almond Update: Trust, Honesty, Partnerships Key in Sustainability Messaging
Sustainability is now part of the conversation in every step of the food chain. Almond Board of California’s Director for the European Region and Global Public Relations Dariella Roffe-Rackind said…