…Smarter Food Safety initiative, the findings from this longitudinal study will contribute new knowledge on how various environmental factors may influence bacterial persistence and distribution in the region, and how…
Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance Outlines Policy Recommendations
…Federation (AFBF), Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, and National Farmers Union. FACA has grown to include the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, National Alliance…
Plans to Raise Shasta Dam Get Finalized by Trump Administration
The plan to raise Shasta Dam and increase its water storage capacity is officially moving forward. The Trump Administration recently released the Shasta Lake Water Resources Investigation Final Supplemental Environmental…
Growing Kumquats, a Popular and Beautiful Mini Fruit
…like mini oranges. The flesh is a little sour, while the skin is sweet, giving them a unique flavor. Growing these lovely, grape-sized fruits is relatively easy. They’re a good…
Week in Review: Ag Struggles to Get Products Exported, CA Olive Industry in Turmoil
…average. President-elect Joe Biden is working to address important positions within the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Several agricultural industry groups are issuing their support…
Annual Fall Desert Crops Workshop Coming Up in December
…in the low desert. The second workshop will address topics like recent innovations in crop protection against plant-parasitic nematodes, comparison of relative forage productivity potentials of forage crops, and possible…
Disappointing Table Olive Harvest Highlights Deeper Industry Issues
…explained the “catastrophic table olive crop” was a result of a multitude of factors. A decline in acreage was noted as being the most significant. “Faced with environmental challenges and…
UC Nitrogen Management Course Available Through December 31
…covers soil nitrogen cycling, environmental impacts, plant nitrogen utilization, irrigation and nitrogen management, and California cropping systems. The course will close to new students on January 1 and four discussion…
USTR Calls for Trade Investigation for Imported Produce
The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) is being asked to investigate imported produce. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer sent a letter to ITC requesting that the agency monitor imports…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering what a Biden Administration’s environmental plan could mean for…
Historically Significant Fruit Goes Beyond Food and Medicine
…From the same family as mulberry and jackfruit, breadfruit is similar in texture to freshly cooked bread, and it tastes a little like potato. Stir Fried Breadfruit Dish. Photo by…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering what a Biden Administration’s environmental plan could mean for…
Biden Transition Team Performing Agency Reviews of USDA and EPA
President-elect Joe Biden is working to address important positions within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A series of agency review teams have…
Nearly 60 Conservation Practice Standards Revised by USDA
…facilities. Updates have also been made for heavy use area protection. NRCS added two new conservation practices standards during the review process. The new practices address wildlife habitat planning and…
