…to the food bank’s Fresno distribution center. “The Central Valley Food Bank is working on diversifying the food we offer in meal boxes and distributions,” Minasian said. “I’m really proud…
Growing a Gorgeous Flower for Both Food and Medicine
Growing a gorgeous flower that has both food and medicine uses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Susanne Jutzeler, suju-foto from Pixabay Multi-purpose plants are invaluable….
Proposed Neonicotinoid Mitigations Are Moving Forward
…limitations on the mode of application. DPR is also partnering with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the development of an economic analysis. DPR is currently reviewing the…
Major Romain Lettuce Producer Recalls Product Voluntarily
…codes related to the products are 571280289SRS1 and 571280290SRS1. Tanimura & Antle stressed the proactive move as a measure to ensure consumer safety. The company said in a release that “food safety…
Dairy Methane Reduction Projects Receive $25.4 Million from CDFA
Dozens of dairy methane reduction projects have been awarded financial support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The projects are part of the Dairy Digester Research and…
2020 Virtual Citrus Stride Brings in Record Donations
…of citrus to food banks throughout California. “We’re very, very pleased with the results of the first-ever virtual Citrus Stride,” said CCM’s Director of Government Affairs Alyssa Houtby. “Of course,…
Fruits and Vegetables Easy to Grow in Your Garden
…than now than to learn how to grow our own fruit and vegetables so there’s no worries about access to some of the good foods we love to cook with…
Input Sought to Help Address Veterinary Shortages in California
Input from stakeholders is being sought to help address veterinary shortages in California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship program is seeking comment from…
Tri-National Agricultural Accord Highlights Importance of USMCA
…capability of our food and agriculture industries to compete successfully in the global market with the benefit of expanding opportunities for the next generation of farmers and ranchers to succeed…
Housing for the Harvest Program Continues to Expand
The Housing for the Harvest program is continuing to expand to cover more areas of California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently announced that Yolo and Imperial…
EPA Approves New Dicamba Registrations
…an additional OTT dicamba product. The announcement comes with additional control measures for the products to ensure the safety of the environment. “With today’s decision, farmers now have the certainty…
Data Shows Organic Sales Don’t Drop as Food Industry Reopens
…supermarket sales that started when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March. In April, a spike in produce sales was solely attributed to pandemic safety restrictions and the immediate shutdown of…
Future Navel Orangeworm Issues with Warming Temperatures
…tree nut crops were valued at more than $8 billion combined in 2018, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The completion of the NOW life cycle is faster…
Officials Addressing the 74 ACP Discoveries Found North of the Grapevine
…or from.” Safety measures for limiting the spread of ACP goes beyond tarping citrus shipments. Paying close attention to the movement of people and equipment can help address the uptick…