…to consumers.” In recent years consumers have put an added emphasis on transparency and sustainability in food production. Employing sustainable practices on farms and ranches can enhance public perception but…
Groups Urge Administration To Lift Metals Tariffs
…are a hair-on-fire issue that is draining resources that otherwise would be focused on passage of the USMCA.” Farmers and food companies have been particularly hard hit by the Canadian…
Sterile Pink Bollworm Project Had Issues Too
…saw some data from the California Department of Food and Agriculture the other day and they showed the trap rates on sterile pink bollworm were quite low,” Klein said. “Not…
Virulent Newcastle Disease Spreads to Utah Despite Management Efforts
…the outbreak and the efforts to contain the disease are available through the California Department of Food and Agriculture website. Listen to the interview below. About the Author Brian German…
Milk Labeling Comment Deadline is Approaching
The milk labeling comment deadline is approaching on January 25. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially extended the comment period for labeling standards for plant-based beverages back in…
Meat Inspectors, Price Reporting Staff Still On The Job
…in meat packing plants despite the government shutdown. NPPC – and other livestock groups – a year ago urged Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to deem as essential USDA Food Safety…
EU Won’t Include Agriculture In Trade Talks With U.S.
…non-tariff barriers to U.S. farm products. The organization and 52 other food and farm groups in mid-December sent a letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, urging the…
HLB Detections Increased in 2018 as Monitoring Efforts Intensify
…2018, the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) redoubled efforts to limit the spread of HLB and its vector Asian citrus psyllid…
2018 Farm Bill A Hit for California Agriculture
Sometimes California gets overlooked when it comes to agriculture production, even though according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture more than a third of the country’s vegetables and…
SV Ag Tech Summit Focusing On The Present
…about all they can achieve with new tools and new thinking.” Again the summit is March 26 and 27 at Hartnell College in Salinas. Find out more information at SVAgTechSummit.com….
Small Farms Negatively Impacted by Agricultural Water Use Misconceptions
…Les Wright. “It’s just a real misconception of the urban voter, what it takes to produce food for this nation.” Wright noted that increasing restriction on farm water is pushing…
Almond Matters: Orchard Planting Considerations
…you want something that is safe that’s not going to damage the tree.” The recent storm systems that have come through much of the state may delay some growers from…
Taking Your Canning Garden to the Next Level
…timing. If you plan to process your food in late September, take a look at the maturity dates on your plants and schedule your planting so everything matures at approximately…
Food Safety Inspections Resuming Amid Government Shutdown
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will resume food safety inspections for higher-risk foods such as cheese and seafood after briefly stopping routine inspections because of the government shutdown. …