…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. …
How Ag is Affected by Governor Newsom’s Budget
…the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). There is a request for $2.5 million in the proposal intended to develop a dedicated Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division within…
Plan the Perfect Canning Garden
…to think about what you like to eat and what you want more of when your garden isn’t producing. In the winter when your garden is dormant what food does…
Farmers and Ranchers Digest Information on Alternative Protein Sources
…how to get the message out about the products they produce. Plant-based “meats” (Impossible Foods, Inc. and Beyond Meat) and cell-based meats (Memphis Meats and Mosa Meat) are two types…
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
…demand for food that is growing rapidly, and a corresponding demand for California-grown products that will bring tremendous opportunity for producers able to maintain sustainability in the face of climate…
Plant a Garden Specifically for Canning
…in succession so that you have a fresh supply of food before or after canning as well. In the next couple of days, we will talk about how to plan…
Plenty of Agriculture Trade Opportunities for U.S. and Europe
…for the European Union. Zorrilla was joined by Lorenzo Terzi, counselor on food safety for the European Union, and Sylvain Maestracci, counselor on agriculture for the French Embassy, to provide…
FDA Encourages Washing Avocados Prior to Consumption
Although avocado peels are inedible, a new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report calls for washing avocados before consumers prepare and eat them. Data collected as part of an…
More Virulent Newcastle Disease in Commercial Poultry
…in Ventura County. The numbers have not been updated however since the government shutdown. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be working with APHIS in addressing the…
El Niño Weather System Continues to Progress
…weather pattern to bring more storm systems to the state. State Climatologist for the California Department of Water Resources Dr. Michael Anderson noted that there is currently a weak, to…