…apart. And the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and its State Organic Program (SOP) have worked alongside those growers since 2003 to make sure consumers can trust the…
Florida Citrus and the Consumer Market
…Cathy Isom lets us know what record low numbers for Florida Citrus production could mean for consumers. Florida Citrus Check out more of Cathy Isom’s features on “This Land of…
National Co-op Month: A Reminder of the Cooperative Nature of Food and Agriculture
…that serve as supportive foundations for farmers and ranchers, and they can be as simple as direct marketing between farmers and consumers. Co-ops enable many small family farm operations to…
CDFA Recall on Central Valley Raw Milk
…Organic Pastures Dairy brand Grade-A raw milk labeled with a code date of OCT 24 is to be pulled immediately from retail shelves, and consumers are strongly urged to dispose…
Vilsack Stresses Almond Industry’s Economic Importance
…TPP will boost demand for U.S. farm and food products among nearly 500 million consumers in 11 countries across the Asia-Pacific region. Specifically, for California almonds, the TPP states that…
Identifying What Makes Blueberries Taste Better
…consumers. What Makes Blueberries Taste Better Olmstead says a lot of different things can make up that favorable flavor. The trial went as planned, but Olmstead says the flavor identification…
Guava Fruit Fly Eradicated from Long Beach Area of Los Angeles County
…areas. Consumers are encouraged to refrain from transporting or mailing fruit or other agricultural products into the U.S. and California. Federal, state and county agricultural officials work year-round to prevent,…
National Manufacturing Month – Recognizing Where the Harvest Leads
…many other crops and commodities makes our state an advantageous place to take the next step in the process that ends on our consumers’ plates. We have the raw materials,…
Calif. Tests Show Low or No Pesticide Levels in Many Fruits and Vegetables
…Fresh Produce report “This report further confirms that California’s vigorous pesticide regulatory program creates a reliable marketplace where consumers can have faith in their fresh fruits and vegetables,” said Brian…
Growth Energy Praises NCGA and NFU’s Work to Highlight the Importance of the RFS to Farm Income
…that communities across rural America can continue to grow and prosper. Homegrown ethanol is a win for all of America, our national security, energy security, economy, environment and consumers! It…
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…percent of the world’s consumers living outside our borders, TPP will significantly expand the export of Made in America goods and services and support American jobs. TPP Eliminates over 18,000…
USDA Funds New Pilot Project
…for crop-based agriculture,” says Dr. Ludwig. “This project will build on the legacy of decades of air quality research funded by the California Almond industry.” – See more at: http://www.almonds.com/consumers/media-center/latest-news/2015/09/usda-funds-new-pilot-project-help-almond-growers-gain#sthash.HQrM63JU.dpuf…
Commentary: How to Comply with State Sales and Use Tax Rules
…sales tax on farm equipment. This provision also allows California producers to keep their unit costs down, affording consumers more food at lower cost. But farmers and ranchers must understand…
The Western View: California Grown
…farming practices are as efficient and as cost effective as possible. This is an important message for our consumers. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….