With lots of misinformation about food safety floating around the internet, researchers are trying to shift the focus off of irrigation water. Concerns Shouldn’t Focus on Water UC Davis Extension…
Egg Shortages Could Raise Prices for Some Food Items
Many baked and processed foods are made with eggs. Prices for those types of eggs have been soaring, but how will this affect retail prices for those foods? Egg Shortages…
Commodity Message Key to Misinformation Fight
Part of the battle against food safety misinformation can be fought by each commodity and one in particular is used as a good example. Commodity Message Key Researchers site the…
First Detection of Asian Citrus Psyllid in Citrus Orchard Reported
…nursery stock and citrus fruit will be established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to prevent the spread of this serious plant pest to other citrus-growing sites….
AFB’s Our Food Link Program
…Food Link grant program and how it is helping consumers learn about ag and where their food comes from. Food Link Grant Program To learn more – go to www.fb.org…
Farm Bureau Hails Committee Action To Stop EPA Overreach
…protecting the land and resources we use to raise the food, fuel and fiber we all consume. We’re grateful that congressional lawmakers are willing to step up to safeguard both…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Interior Secretary Jewell Outline Wildfire Threat During Upcoming Fire Season
…to take proactive steps to remove flammable materials from around their structures and improve safety by developing community wildfire protection plans. Communities and residents can access educational resources available at…
CDFA’s Commitment to Eradicate the Japanese Beetle
Photo by Bruce Marlin The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently working on a pair of Japanese beetle eradication projects in Sacramento County, in the communities of…
“Real California Milk Month” Recipes
…days. Mix well before serving. You may add drops of food coloring for seasonal effects. This dip is also great in coffee or with ice cream. California Dairy Cookbook: http://www.realcaliforniamilk.com/wp-content/uploads/CMAB-67525_Cookbook_8.pdf…
Agri View: Quality Food
Everett Griner talks about knowing and doing is two different stories in today’s Agri View. Quality Food…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Repair Housing in Rural Communities
…safety issues, make accessibility modifications for people with disabilities, or make energy-efficiency improvements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower utility costs.” Eligible applicants for Housing Preservation Grants include town…
The Western View: Saving Butterflies
…problem. Through extensive scientific research it became clear that a major factor was habitat loss. As the human population grew the Monarch’s only food source – milkweed – became scarce….
Commodity Groups Meet to Review Sustainability Progress, Share Ideas for the Future
…create long-term value for our communities and create a future for food. Twelve different organizations participated including Campbell Soup Company, Del Monte Foods, PRO*ACT (Greener Fields Together), SureHarvest, Sustainable Conservation…
Farm Bureau Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge Open for Applications Through June 30
…on rural entrepreneurs working on food and agriculture businesses. Competitors must have an idea for a business that is related to food and agriculture. Businesses related to food and agriculture…