…California Department of Food and Agriculture has detected huanglongbing (HLB) in an Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) captured live through routine monitoring in the area of Los Angeles County currently under…
Agri View: Vegetables-A Small Choice
…Build a Healthy Eating Style All food and beverage choices matter – focus on variety, amount, and nutrition. Focus on making healthy food and beverage choices from all five food…
Almond Board: GAPs for Food Safety
The Almond Board is helping the industry with new regulations for the Food Safety Modernization Act, and Good Agricultural Practices, or GAPs. Sabrina Hill has more. GAPs for Food Safety…
Favorable Western Snow-pack Build Up Continues
…the interior and northwest and also in Northern California” Several weak to moderate systems this week are expected to bring up to 2 to 4 inches of rain or snow…
Consumer Nutrition
…of Ours – Consumer Nutrition Consumers want to know more – and want more – from their food. And that demand is especially strong for foods with increased nutritional content….
FFA Jackets Awarded to Students by County Farm Bureau
…Price, Mt. Whitney FFA Charliez Racicot, Mt. Whitney FFA Jerrica Reynolds, Mt. Whitney FFA Randy Rios, Summit Charter Collegiate Academy FFA Mikayla Salamanca, Mt. Whitney FFA Magdalena Villasenor, Woodlake FFA…
USDA Investments Make Big Impact for Rural America in 2015
…critical water and other community facilities, lowered utility costs for residents and businesses through energy efficiency, bolstered local and regional food systems, and created and expanded small businesses. All of…
Agri View: Pork Exports Up
…food is collectively known as washoku. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) registered washoku on its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2013. This…
American Farm Bureau Expresses Support for Senate Child Nutrition Legislation Goals
…dietary guidelines which include dairy, meat, fruits and vegetables, and grains.” “Lifelong healthy eating habits begin with children having healthy choices—and school food programs are pivotal in shaping those healthy…
Agri View: Agriculture Productivity
…agricultural output. Globally, productivity growth accounts for a rising share of the increase in agricultural production, easing pressure on natural resources to supply the rising demand for food and agricultural…
Vilsack Leads Trade Mission to Chile and Peru
…United States entered into a trade agreement with Peru in 2009 that slashed agricultural tariffs and improved market access for many U.S. products. As a result, U.S. farm and food…
Agri View: Biofuel Big Business
…E15 in its vehicles. Nissan even goes as far as suggesting that “E-15 fuel will adversely affect the emission control devices and systems of the vehicle,” which raises questions about…
Indirect Testing Could Catch HLB Early
Indirect testing methods can be an important procedure for early detection of huanglongbing (HLB) disease in California. Possibly Catching HLB Early At a recent HLB technology summit, researchers talked about…
Dietary Guidelines
…science into succinct, food-based guidance that can be relied upon to help Americans choose foods that provide a healthy and enjoyable diet. Its recommendations are ultimately intended to help individuals…