…Fresno County. The latest interception found in a Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter trap was confirmed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Maps and current information will soon be available…
Californian Named Beef Ambassador
…about industry issues and misconceptions and educate their peers and meal-time decisionmakers about beef nutrition, cattle care, safety and more during consumer events, in the classroom, and online. Morris is…
Governor Signs Hemp Bill
…Hemp Farming Act will establish a framework for farming the oilseed and fiber varieties of the plant, which are used in a variety of everyday consumer products, including food, body…
New ACP Finds in Tulare County
…The latest interceptions were confirmed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) this morning. Maps and current information will soon be available on the Agricultural Commissioner’s website: http://agcomm.co.tulare.ca.us/default/….
YSFB Supports Ordinance to Restrict Marijuana Cultivation
…several home invasions in Rio Oso that were attributed to marijuana cultivation. Personal safety and quality of life in Sutter County’s rural communities are in jeopardy from illegal marijuana grows…
Almond Board: Almond Processing and Food Safety
…into the almond processing for food safety measures. Click to hear his comment. The Almond Board has more information about food safety from start to finish on their website, almondboard.com….
Will Food Prices Drop Next Year?
The latest USDA Food Price Outlook shows a lower than average food price inflation and a downward price trend for some categories this year. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open…
California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding
…addition, CDFA partnered with the Center for Produce Safety in the evaluation and recommendation of food safety related projects. These projects represent an ongoing effort to minimize outbreaks by proactive…
California Ag Headlines for September 25
Today’s California agriculture headlines include information on S & W Seed’s record revenues, grain bin safety, and the new “Get Crackin’” campaign by Wonderful Pistachios. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to…
Safety When Working with Grain Bins
Those working in grain bins must consider several safety tips to protect themselves from potential injury, or worse. Rod Bain has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Report Says Food “Use By” Labels are Misleading
Do you throw away your food once it’s past the the use-by date? A new report on food expiration dates by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Harvard University says…
Dairy Digester Projects Sought
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are asking for dairy digester projects. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report A…
National Farm Safety and Health Week
This week is being recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week, designed to promote awareness of safety solutions year round. Julie McPeake has more. Click to Open or Download…
New Ecosystem Services Database
The California Department of Food and Agriculture announces what is believed to be the first-ever Ecosystem Services Database. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Ecosystem Services…