…farmers and support thousands of workers employed by the U.S. poultry industry.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that a total of 172 U.S. poultry…
Mr. Claus Granted Movement Permit in United States
…Claus has also provided an advance list of what port personnel should expect upon their arrival. This includes a variety of food items, all of which come from approved locations…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…was Thursday morning’s General Session featuring a power-packed panel of food and beverage innovators who are charting their own paths in the realm of plant-based foods. The panel included Madeline…
Brewer, MJDOA Partnership Sparks ‘light bulb’ Moment
…give them a little light bulb to go off where they recognize that beer is very much an agricultural product,” he said. “They aren’t as connected to where their food comes from….
Edible and Delicious Ground Cover Plants
…Ground covers can be cut for food as well as walked on gently by soft, bare feet. Garden thyme is full of pink and purple flowers in early summer, and…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…said more than 56,000 jobs rely on California food and agricultural exports to Canada and Mexico—the No. 2 and No. 5 foreign markets for the state’s food and farm products….
USMCA Vote Moves Deal Closer to Ratification
…expected to result in a $65 billion increase in overall gross domestic product. The export markets in Canada and Mexico totaled more than $39.7 billion in food and agricultural exports…
Proceeding with Caution in Hemp Industry
Hemp production presents a lot of potential for California growers, but there are still several challenges facing the hemp industry. The California State Board of Food and Agriculture (Board) recently…
Proactive IPM Projects Tackle Weevils, Leafminers, Midges
Three IPM projects (Integrated Pest Management) looking at potential issues facing California agriculture industries get funding from the state. The California Department of Food and Agriculture granted more than $1.1 million…
Things to Know About Growing Christmas Cactus
…roots to become overly soggy and rot. A well-cared-for plant that sits in good soil will happily grow without any plant food. However, if you want to give your cactus…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Technology and Food Safety, Part 2
…traceability in ag and it’s progress while she’s worked in the food safety space. Taylor-Silva also stresses the importance of government agencies talking to the industry. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
Potential for Using Hemp as Animal Feed
Work is being done to engage the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about the potential that hemp provides as a food source for animals. The Hemp Feed Coalition (HFC)…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-13-19
…Act, another episode of Voices of the Valley on technology and food safety and why industries are watching the U.S. China relations this weekend. Tune in to the show for…
Seven Trade Missions to Expand Ag Exports Planned for 2020
…experts from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service evaluate and select a combination of new and growing markets that offer the best prospects for U.S. agricultural farm and food exports. McKinney highlighted…