NRCS photo by Gene Barickman USDA is launching a new conservation effort to help agricultural producers provide food and habitat for monarch butterflies in the Midwest and southern Great Plains….
Almond Board: FSMA Update
In today’s Almond Update, we get information about the Food Safety Modernization Act. Almond Board: FSMA Update…
Sixth Annual Chapman Phytosanitary Irradiation Forum March 23-24, 2016
…trade and prevent invasive pests. To register and/or receive additional information about the 2016 forum, visithttp://www.chapman.edu/food-irradiation-workshop. For further information, contact Dr. Anuradha Prakash prakash@chapman.edu, Margaret SmitherMargaret.R.Smither@aphis.usda.gov, or Carl Blackburn, c.blackburn@iaea.org….
Charter of Milan Establishes Important Values for a Sustainable World
…local government and business leaders. We discussed collaborations on food safety, food security, climate smart agriculture, and sustainability. I also had the opportunity to sign the Charter of Milan on…
CDFA Wants You!
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted for 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross is welcoming volunteers with knowledge and expertise regarding…
USDA Reminds Dairy Producers of Nov. 20 Deadline
…applicant. “This safety net is not automatic, so producers must visit their local FSA office to enroll before Nov. 20,” said Dolcini. “Despite the best forecasts, the dairy industry is…
Agri View: Food Safety
…food supply in the world. Everett Griner talks about the food borne illness in the U.S. in today’s Agri View. Food Safety Learn more from the USDA on food safety….
Possible ACP Breeding Population in Central Valley
Multiple Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) finds in Kern County leads the California Department of Food and Agriculture to believe of a possible ACP breeding population in the area. Kern County…
TPP Will Benefit California, Farm Leader Says
…participating in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Wenger said the state is “uniquely positioned” to gain from it. “California-grown food and farm products have a worldwide reputation for high quality, and our…
Livestock Health and Need for Antibiotics
…antibiotics while striving to reduce the overall need to use them to ensure human health. Hockman says pork producers weigh the factors of antibiotics use, including animal health, food safety…
Statement from Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
…in food and agriculture products, which is critical for the economic health of U.S. agriculture and rural communities. With 95 percent of the world’s consumers outside of our boarders, we…
Canning Gifts Safely
…assure your gifts are safe from food borne illnesses. Cathy Isom explains the importance of keeping food safety at the top of the list when giving homemade goods as holiday…
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…Shaun Ramirez, Firebaugh, The Specialty Crop Company, food safety/safety coordinator Adam Secondo, Salinas, Secondo Farms LP, owner Blake Vann, Esparto, Vann Brothers, orchard manager Christian Vellanoweth, Sacramento, Pearl Crop, grower…
Agri View: GMO Labeling
Does it matter to you whether a food product has been genetically modified or not? Everett Griner talks about the impact of GMO labeling in today’s Agri View. GMO Labeling…