…to Open or Download Audio Report The Food and Agriculture Education Information System released information showing a steady increase in enrollment in agriculture programs. In fact, enrollment in those programs…
CA Rice Industry Helps Wildlife
…provides food for people around the world but also habitat, breeding ground and food for some 230 species of wildlife. Industry officials estimate that up to 12 million waterfowl make…
LGMA CEO Discusses New Regulations
…be made if necessary. He also points out that the leafy greens industry isn’t alone in adopting a government partnership model for food safety. Just last year, the state’s cantaloupe…
IDFA Responds to Farm Bill Extension
The International Dairy Food Association is in sharp contrast to The National Milk Producers Federation in response to the passage of a Farm Bill extension. Click to Open or Download…
Trying To Predict the Future of Ag
…farm economy hung in there. In fact, Agriculture Food Price Analyst Ricky Volpe says the December consumer price figures should show only a slight inflation. Food shoppers may not be…
Ag Regulations Topic of Meeting
Ag regulations will be the topic of a state board meeting next week. The California State Board of Food and Agriculture is meeting on Tuesday, January 8. Click to Open…
California Dairies Await CDFA Decision
California dairy men and women are awaiting a decision by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The CDFA held…
Fresno Food Expo
It’s becoming known a marketing opportunity for food growers, producers, winemakers and brewers in the San Joaquin Valley. Sabrina Hill reports on the Fresno Food Expo. Click to Open or…
EcoFarm Conference Next Month
…there will a special focus on beginning farmers. Other workshops include topics such as soil testing, beneficial insects, and irrigation systems. For a link to the conference webpage click here….
New Leadership Team for Ag Committee
…assistance, and trade promotion programs, generally. • Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-1): Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit Jurisdiction: Livestock, dairy, poultry, meat, seafood and seafood products, inspection, marketing, and promotion of…
Food Trends for 2012-2013
What food products were popular in 2012, and what can we expect in 2013? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report When it comes to what’s selling…
Dairy Hearing This Week
…for a milk price hearing at the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The meeting is scheduled for Friday the 21st at 7 am, at the Department Auditorium. Milk prices…
2012 Census of Agriculture Arriving in Mailboxes
…and development. Many companies review Census data when determining where to establish or expand their businesses, as well as where they can go for supplies of locally-produced food and agricultural…
Raw Milk Lawsuit Filed in Fresno
…Download Audio Report Organic Pastures, located in Fresno County, is the nation’s largest raw milk dairy. Owner Mark McAfee filed a lawsuit against the US Food and Drug Administration for…