…their benefits. Weeds have been used by humans for food and as herbs for much of recorded history. There are the weeds that are edible and nutritious while other weeds…
Agri View: Pigweed Research
…scarce familiarity in the United States with the uses of amaranths as food, Palmer amaranth is rarely consumed nowadays, despite its ubiquity and resistance to drought. Unlike the grain and…
Lettuce Research Grant
…with less nitrogen fertilizer and water. Professor David Still said the California Department of Food and Agriculture grant will help him identify the genes in lettuce that govern nitrogen and…
Milk Production to Increase Outside CA
Milk production projections show an increase overall but most of the gains are forecast outside of California. Production to Increase Outside CA Bank of America executive for food, wine and…
Leftover Easter Eggs
…That’s story’s ahead on this Land of Ours. Leftover Easter Eggs From: Food Safety News Food-Safety Tips for Easter Eggs Easter egg safety tips: wash hands, discard cracked eggs and…
Agri View: New Cash Crop
…own livestock or grown as food for the producer’s family. In earlier times cash crops were usually only a small (but vital) part of a farm’s total yield, while today,…
Napa’s New Winery Compliance Rules Preceding Strict Enforcement
…to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and California Department of Food and Agriculture. The County has taken the position that production related information is confidential and not…
Biofuel Trade Groups, Companies Commend Senators’ Action
…(NYSE: ADM) have transformed crops into products that serve the vital needs of a growing world. Today, we’re one of the world’s largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, with…
CDFA Part of Award-Winning Team in 2015 Our Promise Campaign
“Food and Charity,” an award-winning kickoff event for the 2015 Our Promise campaign California State Government’s Our Promise campaign, an opportunity for all state employees to practice charitable giving at…
Toolkit to Assess Economic Impact of Local Foods
…local and regional food systems. The Local Food System Toolkit provides detailed guidance in seven modules to measure and assess the expected economic impacts of local food investments. Using real-world…
Identifying HLB From Bacteria Proteins
…that the proteins secreted by the bacterium that is associated with HLB are moved rapidly throughout the tree in the phloem, the food-conducting tissue of the plant. Pathogen-specific proteins in…
What is GMO Food?
…Genetically modified foods or GM foods, also genetically engineered foods, are foods produced from organisms that have had changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering. Genetic…
Collaborative Projects Aim to Aid Salmon
…the project will benefit fish, add to future salmon populations and fit neatly into farming operations and water supply management needs. When completed, the $8.6 million project will capture winter-run…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Planning Grants
…up over one-third of California’s water supply and over one-half of the supply during drought years. When groundwater basins are critically over-drafted, chronically lowered groundwater levels, seawater intrusion, and land…