…dishwashing liquid. Combine the garlic and mint in a food processor — bring 12 cups of water to boil, then add the mint, garlic, and pepper. Boil for a minute…
Why Sun-Dry Fruits and Vegetables
…food preservation. Sun-drying, or solar drying, takes just enough moisture out of fruits and veggies to prevent them from spoiling while being stored. The first and most obvious benefit is…
Improving Nutrient Management in California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program and the Western Plant Health Association recently held their annual Nutrient Management Conference where attendees heard two…
Western View: Will California Take Over PG&E?
…wildfire safety work. Sausalito, CA Credit: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com Do they really want the state to run PG&E? Has either of them ever had to use the DMV? A…
Is Hass Avocado the New Green Gold?
…diet, according to Food and Agriculture Organization. Hass avocado tree matures between two and three years, and have a long-life span of more than 50 years. The Hass avocado breed is…
World’s First True Red Spinach Variety Released
…benefit to a plant already loaded with phytonutrients, making spinach a true ”super food,”‘ Mou added. USDA Red is a semi-flat type of spinach with a medium growth rate and…
Best Foods to Can for an Emergency
There are a lot of thing to know about canning food. Cathy Isom reviews some of the best foods to can for an emergency. That’s coming up on This Land…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-01-19
…ag organizations showing support for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019, the recent Chlorpyrifos group meeting and details of a new map that shows how food moves through the…
New Map Shows How Food Moves Through U.S.
A team from the University of Illinois recently developed the first high-resolution map of the American food supply chain. The map provides a comprehensive look at how food such as fruits and vegetables,…
BQA Campaign Seeks Greater Understanding of Industry Efforts
…the safest and highest quality beef possible,” he says. “At the same time, research shows that consumers want to know more about how and where their food is raised. This…
Despite Kincade Fire, Winegrowers Push Through Harvest
…another 90,000. First responders from several different departments are working to control the fire while multiple agencies including the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are working to provide…
Orchard Recycling Getting Closer to Financial Assistance
Whole orchard recycling is a pricey practice, but financial assistance is on the way. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is looking to include the method in its Healthy…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Real MEAT Act of 2019
…a safe, abundant, affordable food supply. This bill is about safety and transparency, and will make sure that meat-lovers and vegans alike have the transparency and honest labels that can…
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced that California dairy farmers are well on their way to meeting the industry goals for methane reduction. The industry will…