The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), through the Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP), is pleased to announce that FREP has awarded almost two million dollars in grant…
California Farmer Talks about Farm to Family Program
…the California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) helps the state’s farmers donate surplus produce to families in need. It is a statewide program operated by the California Association of Food…
A Food Safety Partnership with Alvin and the Chipmunks
…food safety with a video PSA targeted for children. The PSA discusses the importance of safe food handling through the four steps to food safety: Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill….
Agri View: Cotton Challenged
Most of us just naturally assume that farmers are working to produce the food we eat, just as important as the food or crops we don’t eat. Today Everett Griner…
Thankful4Ag Campaign Wrapping Up
Bayer’s Thankful4Ag campaign is in the final hours today for the food donation aspect, but everyone is still encouraged to show appreciation for farmers. Part of Bayer’s Thankful4Ag campaign ends…
Asian Citrus Psyllids Detected Within City of Turlock, Stanislaus County
The Stanislaus County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are beginning an extensive survey and treatment program in response to the detection of…
Proposal to Revoke Chlorpyrifos Food Residue Tolerances
EPA is proposing to revoke all food residue tolerances for the insecticide chlorpyrifos. At this time, EPA is unable to make a safety finding as required under the Federal Food,…
PMA Fresh Summit has Another Record-Breaking Year
…4084 A series of educational sessions focused on topics like trade in the global market, emerging floral trends, talent development, and leveraging data to enhance food safety. “Fresh Summit proves…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2016 Specialty Crop Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Each year, CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process to…
Growth Energy Makes Major Gift to Agricultural Education Scholarship Fund
…thrilled to help support the future leaders of this industry. We are thrilled to help support those who will write the next great chapter of American excellence by providing food,…
Diets and Weight Loss
There are tons of fad diets out there many of us have used… the raw food diet, cookie diet, five bite diet, baby food diet, hi carb, low carb and…
Vilsack Asks for Help in Fight Against Child Food Insecurity
The Agriculture Secretary is asking pediatricians for help in fighting childhood hunger and obesity. Vilsack Asks for Help in Fight Against Child Food Insecurity…
Agri View: Retail Food Prices
Retail food prices have never been stable. In fact, they have gone up since the great depression. Everett Griner talks about the rising cost of food in today’s Agri View….
USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers Facing Market Downturn
…Farm Bill authorized a new safety-net that protects producers only when market forces or adverse weather cause unexpected drops in crop prices or revenues,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “For…