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…
USDA Ranks High in EPA Report on Renewable Energy Use
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to lead in the use of green power according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Top 100 list of the largest…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF, Regarding Election of Paul Ryan to Speaker of the House
…chronic overreach by the Environmental Protection Agency and has been working to bring needed relief on the tax burden farmers and ranchers face.” “We have repeatedly called for pragmatism and…
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…
Train the Trainer Pesticide Safety Training
Upon completion of this course provided by MVP Consolidated, you will be certified to provide your company’s pesticide safety training for handlers and fieldworkers and issue the blue WPS cards….
Almond Board of California: CEUs at 2015 Almond Conference
…advanced knowledge around yields, quality and environmental stewardship, contributing to the growth and success of the industry. Almond Board-funded researchers have helped to identify areas of opportunity and success through…
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,…
Wet Weather Considerations for New Orchards
…to be taken into account with both established orchards and new orchards. The guidelines for established orchards revolve around worker and orchard safety but Doll says there are a few…
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
…encouraged to visit their local Farm Service Agency office. To find a local Farm Service Agency office, visit https://offices.usda.gov. The Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs were made…
