…consumers throughout the state. Despite joint federal and state project facilities designed to provide a stable water supply for 25 million Californians and a third of California’s farmland, the management…
AgNet West This Week: Water Worries; Beef Industry and Consumers; Winter Sanitation for NOW
AgNet West This Week, formerly known as AgNet West E-news, includes information on water worries, the beef industry and consumers, and winter sanitation for navel orangeworm. Want to learn more?…
Beef Industry Should Focus on Consumer
…Trade Show in Nashville, Tennessee. During the program – cattlemen and women will have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Molly McAdams. McAdams says different consumers say different things about…
Consumers Unclear on GMOs
More than half of U.S. consumers are concerned about genetically modified organisms, despite many of them being unclear on the concept. Julie McPeake has more. Click to Open or Download…
A Look Back at 2013 Grocery Prices
So what are consumers paying for groceries at home as 2013 comes to a close? Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Making the Most of Christmas Trees
…days. A professor at North Carolina State University, Dr. John Frampton, says there’s ongoing research to make real Christmas trees better for consumers. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen departs from USDA
…The steps we have taken, from modernizing the agency, strengthening oversight of industry and increasing outreach to consumers has led to safer food and fewer foodborne illnesses.” Statement from Secretary…
CDFA To Discuss Groundwater Supply Challenges
…Board,” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. “We cannot have the level of farming in this state that generations of consumers are used…
New Apple Varieties
…what consumers are willing to spend on a coveted, delicious apple. Since its introduction, the Honeycrisp has far exceeded expectations and captured the imagination of retailers and consumers alike. Washington…
Meat and Poultry Safety Tips
…the illnesses are here in California. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service reminds consumers to follow package cooking instructions and make sure to reach an internal temperature of 165…
Public Health Alert for Chicken Products Produced at Three Foster Farms Facilities
…and FSIS is prepared to take additional actions or expand the investigation based on new evidence. FSIS reminds consumers to properly handle raw poultry in a manner to prevent contamination…
CDFA Meeting to Focus on Ag Research
…presence in consumers’ lives. From the diversity of food products on grocery shelves, to safe drinking water, and climate adaptation– agricultural research is at the forefront of improving and innovating…
Statement by Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation President, On Farm Bill Expiration
…as to the safety net and risk management tools that are important in planning for next year’s crop. And come January, consumers once again face the impact of high food…
Hanford Meat Company Recalls Ground Beef
…recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers….