…Service (FSIS) announced today. The following FSIS-regulated products are subject to the expanded recall: 40-lb. cases containing 10-lb. chubs of “Fine Ground Beef.” The products bear the establishment number “Est….
Asian Citrus Psyllid Found in Fresno County
…to utilize traps and surveys of our county in order to determine the extent of these infestations. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS)…
New ACP Finds in Tulare County
…Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) and CDFA will work collaboratively to determine what steps are taken next. “I heard about the two suspected trap finds on Sunday, but did not receive the…
Almond Board: Almond Processing and Food Safety
…on tours to show them some of the measures that go into making sure California almonds are safe. Almond Board Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services, Tim Birmingham explains….
Citrus Crop Forecast Live Webcast October 11
The annual Citrus Crop Forecast from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) will be broadcast live at 9:00 a.m. (PDT) Friday, October 11 on this website, www.AgNetWest.com, for growers in…
California Ag Headlines for September 25
…huge concern. For more resources on creating safe working conditions in confined spaces, or to learn more about California workplace health and safety standards visit Cal/OSHA’s website by clicking here….
New ACP Found Near Tulare County Town of Exeter
…affected area in order to determine the extent of any infestation. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) and CDFA will work collaboratively to…
Report Says Food “Use By” Labels are Misleading
Do you throw away your food once it’s past the the use-by date? A new report on food expiration dates by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Harvard University says…
New Ecosystem Services Database
The California Department of Food and Agriculture announces what is believed to be the first-ever Ecosystem Services Database. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Ecosystem Services…
Record Levels for Corn
Among the big news from this month’s Crop Report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service is the yield and price estimates for corn. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or…
Judge Says Water Right Fee is Invalid
…the burdens imposed by those who pay the bill. In his proposed decision, Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Raymond Cadei said that the State Water Resources Control Board should not…
Preparing for Another Dry Year
The Department of Water Resources is sponsoring events throughout the fall in preparation for the possibility that water year 2014 could be a third consecutive dry year. Sabrina Hill has…
Changes to Income Forecast
There are more changes to the 2013 farm income forecast. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report USDA Economic research service reports this year’s net farm income…
Labor and Immigration Reform
…the issue. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report California State Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini is among those making their voices heard….