…the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service to require cancer warning labels on foods like bacon, ham, hot dogs, and other products. Back in 2015, the World Health Organization’s International…
Agri View: Food Production Impact
Everett Griner talks about the effects of changing food production to what is being advocated in today’s Agri View. Food Production Impact I thought I was reading another article by…
Mediterranean Fruit Fly Quarantine Near Panorama City
…Agriculture (USDA), the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are working collaboratively to address the issue. The quarantine area in Los Angeles…
DIY Laundry Detergent
…with plain old baking soda. Combine ingredients in a food processor until grainy. Store in an airtight container and add 2 to 3 tablespoons of detergent per wash load. For…
Trade Group Suing Dr. Oz Over Fake Olive Oil Claims
The North American Olive Oil Association has filed a lawsuit against television host Dr. Oz under a largely untested Georgia food libel law, objecting to his claims that much of…
New Test Genetically IDs Fungal Wheat Threat
…100-percent yield losses, making it a serious food-security threat given the grain’s status as a staple food for much of the world. Traditional methods of diagnosing wheat blast include examining…
Feed Inspection Advisory Board Vacancies
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing three vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB). The board makes regulatory and enforcement recommendations to the department to…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Next Week
…global food industry. The Almond Conference also provides attendees the opportunity to see the latest products and access new equipment via the trade show, which is home to more than…
CA State Plan: Make Water Conservation A Way of Life
…Department of Food and Agriculture and the Energy Commission. For more information on the development of the draft plan, visit http://www.water.ca.gov/wateruseefficiency/conservation/. The State encourages the public to submit comments on…
New Process Quickly Analyzes Acrylamide in French Fries
…Administration (FDA) has issued recommendations to help the food industry reduce the amount of acrylamide in certain foods. According to the FDA, certain foods are likely to contain more acrylamide…
Rising Deer Population
…Rising Deer Population During the fall and winter months, there’s typically an increase in deer populations in lower elevations as they search for food and habitat. Terry Messmer of Utah…
More Cattle Culling Planned in Canada Amid Bovine TB
Thousands of more cattle are booked for culling amid a bovine tuberculosis outbreak in Alberta, Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, or CFIA, announced this week a herd of animals…
Agri View: Food Budgets
Everett Griner talks about food budgets and whom is spending the most on food in today’s Agri View. Food Budgets Here is something you have to stop and think about….
Cargill, BASF Developing Omega-3 Rich Canola
…Aqua Nutrition. “This new canola can create tremendous opportunities across the global food and feed markets, and we believe it is critical for the growth of aquaculture.” Right now, raising…