The California Center for International Trade Development is hosting a a series of informational webinars. This week’s is about Navigating Food Export Regulations and Documentation. Sign up for the webinar…
Almond Board: Almond Growers Focus on Food Safety Programs
…food safety and that means working on clearing their orchard floors. Almond Growers Focus on Food Safety Programs For the Almond Board’s Good Agricultural Practices Quick Start guide, click here….
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
…in damage each year and endanger our nation’s food security,” said Vilsack. “The funds USDA is making available today will help partners and stakeholders develop strategies, products and treatments to…
ACP Found in San Luis Obispo County
…Food and Agriculture to prevent the spread of this serious plant pest. Efforts will take place in the near future to eradicate this pest. The first detection of the Asian…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…Memorandum to States communicating major SNAP related provisions of the Act. Community Food Projects: On February 27, 2014, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) released a Notice of…
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss New CDFA Water Program
Emergency drought legislation (SB 103) signed earlier this month by Governor Brown allocates $10 million to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for on-farm water conservation practices throughout…
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Processed Egg Products Unfit For Human Consumption
…that egg products are cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature, http://1.usa.gov/1cDxcDQ. Consumers with food safety questions…
New Report Says PEDv Will Cause “Significant Shortfall”
…possible stockouts have pushed pork cutout prices up much faster than hog prices. The gross margin for packers reached $63 per head, up from $37 this time last year. Profitability…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
…and they say the latest limits on the product erode their ability to produce their crops. “Food costs are going to go up,” said David P. Souza, a sweet potato…
Lucas: Borlaug’s Legacy
…we have come in agricultural production and how important it is that we continue agricultural research and innovation for the security of our food supply,” said Chairman Frank Lucas. Dr….
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine in Central Los Angeles Area
…Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are working collaboratively on this project. The 88-square mile quarantine is…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…economists say shoppers will likely begin to see higher prices on some food items later this year. And they warned additional impact would come next year, if the state does…
Americans Eating More Foreign Produce Than Ever Before
…Obispo County Farm Bureau Carlos Castaneda says the need for ag labor is a major factor in why U.S. farmers are not able to produce enough food for the nation….
USDA Announces Funds to Improve SNAP Employment and Training Programs
…and voluntary E&T programs. The Food and Nutrition Service will release more information about these projects in the near future. “SNAP helps eligible low-income families put food on the table….