…and tillage systems, edge-of-field monitoring, crop rotations and intercropping systems. Soil Health: Supporting both cropping and grazing systems, in a variety of climatic zones, that incorporate soil health management systems…
CDFA Now Accepting Temporary Cannabis Licensing Applications
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) CalCannabis program has officially launched its online licensing system and is now accepting applications for temporary commercial cannabis licenses for cultivators, nurseries…
Emergency Request for ACP Regional Quarantine Amendment
…will apply to all citrus shipments moving between bulk citrus regional ACP quarantine zones. Under the regional quarantine amendment, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be providing…
Foraging for a Viable Food Source
Cathy Isom has some interesting tips on foraging for a pesky weed that’s also a viable food source. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Foraging for a Viable…
Coalition Wants Federal Ag Budget to Increase
…Hagstrom Report quotes the letter as saying the coalition includes groups from the food, agriculture, scientific, academic, veterinary, and consumer sectors. The letter says, “We urge you to substantially increase…
CDFA Announces Funding for Dairy Digester Development Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP). The program, which is funded through California Climate Investment…
Report Outlines BayerAG-Monsanto Merger Impact
…a $66 billion corporation with “unprecedented control” over the products farmers and agriculture businesses need to grow, produce and distribute food. Farmers and Families First is an advocacy organization that…
Tips to Keep Holiday Food Safe at Home or When Traveling
…food safety tips to ensure the food you prepare for your friends and family is safe and your holiday season won’t be remembered for the wrong reason – food poisoning….
Register for Inaugural California Coffee Summit
The Huntley College of Agriculture is hosting the Inaugural California Coffee Summit on Thursday, January 18 at the AgriScapes Conference Center at Cal Poly Pomona. Domestic coffee production has typically…
Canada and Mexico Working to Strengthen Trade Ties
…to Mexico City aimed at strengthening their bilateral relationship and promoting trade. Meating Place Dot Com says the Canadian Ag Minister, Lawrence McCauley, attended a large food and trade show…
Lighthizer defends U.S. Ag in WTO Meeting
…to countries holding public stocks for food security, which is critical for all countries. Public stockholding has always been an option in the Agreement on Agriculture’s “Green Box” of non-trade…
Secretary Perdue Welcomes WTO Statement on MRLs
…safe use of pesticides and, at the same time, facilitate trade in food and agricultural products.” Joint Statement – Trade in Food and Agricultural Products, Buenos Aires, 11 December 2017…
Crown Gall Surgery Effective but Labor Intensive
…because it’s very labor intensive,” said Dani Lightle, Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor for Glenn County. The first step of treatment involves removing the soil around the base of the…
Environmentally Friendly Ways to Eliminate Plastic
…plastic tupperware. Choose fresh whole foods instead of foods wrapped in plastic. In the kitchen, opt for metal or biodegradable silverware. Bamboo or porcelain plates. For babies, use glass bottles…