NRCS photo by Gene Barickman USDA is launching a new conservation effort to help agricultural producers provide food and habitat for monarch butterflies in the Midwest and southern Great Plains….
Almond Board: FSMA Update
In today’s Almond Update, we get information about the Food Safety Modernization Act. Almond Board: FSMA Update…
Sixth Annual Chapman Phytosanitary Irradiation Forum March 23-24, 2016
…trade and prevent invasive pests. To register and/or receive additional information about the 2016 forum, visithttp://www.chapman.edu/food-irradiation-workshop. For further information, contact Dr. Anuradha Prakash prakash@chapman.edu, Margaret SmitherMargaret.R.Smither@aphis.usda.gov, or Carl Blackburn, c.blackburn@iaea.org….
Charter of Milan Establishes Important Values for a Sustainable World
…local government and business leaders. We discussed collaborations on food safety, food security, climate smart agriculture, and sustainability. I also had the opportunity to sign the Charter of Milan on…
CDFA Wants You!
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted for 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross is welcoming volunteers with knowledge and expertise regarding…
Agri View: Food Safety
…food supply in the world. Everett Griner talks about the food borne illness in the U.S. in today’s Agri View. Food Safety Learn more from the USDA on food safety….
Possible ACP Breeding Population in Central Valley
Multiple Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) finds in Kern County leads the California Department of Food and Agriculture to believe of a possible ACP breeding population in the area. Kern County…
TPP Will Benefit California, Farm Leader Says
…participating in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Wenger said the state is “uniquely positioned” to gain from it. “California-grown food and farm products have a worldwide reputation for high quality, and our…
Livestock Health and Need for Antibiotics
…of industry relations for NPPC. Hockman says American pig farmers have always been dedicated to raising healthy animals to ensure a safe food supply. He says farmers strategies includes using…
Statement from Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
…in food and agriculture products, which is critical for the economic health of U.S. agriculture and rural communities. With 95 percent of the world’s consumers outside of our boarders, we…
Canning Gifts Safely
…assure your gifts are safe from food borne illnesses. Cathy Isom explains the importance of keeping food safety at the top of the list when giving homemade goods as holiday…
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…crop supervisor Drew Becker, Biggs, SunWest Foods, field service representative Dominic Bruno, Sacramento, Bypass Farms, farm manager Domenick Buck, Bakersfield, Anthony Vineyards, grower Josh Davy, Cottonwood, University of California Cooperative…
Agri View: GMO Labeling
Does it matter to you whether a food product has been genetically modified or not? Everett Griner talks about the impact of GMO labeling in today’s Agri View. GMO Labeling…
Ventilation for Dairy in a New Management Systems
…considering a group – housed/group – fed system for calves, look at mechanical ventilation for the barn as well. Rod Bain reports. Ventilation for Dairy in a New Management Systems…