…93 percent of average to date and 42 percent of the April 1 average here at this location,” said Sean de Guzman, Chief of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-30-20
…to combat Spotted Lanternfly and a multi-agency commitment to address food waste. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet…
Agreement Reaffirms Multi-Agency Commitment to Address Food Waste
A formal agreement was recently renewed between multiple federal agencies in an effort to address food waste. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and U.S….
Appropriations Bill Includes Support for Friant-Kern Canal Improvements
…the President and his administration prioritize and follow through with actions and projects that will deliver actual water supply benefits for the San Joaquin Valley’s communities and farms.” The estimated…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-29-20
…and FY 2021 spending package, Spray Safe event hoping to go virtual, and FDA extending the comment period for the FSMA Food Traceability Rule. Tune in to the show for…
FDA Extends Comment Period for FSMA Food Traceability Rule
…has proposed a new food traceability rule to improve recordkeeping standards for manufacturers, processors, packers, and those who hold foods identified on the Food Traceability List. The list includes leafy greens, melons,…
One Herb You Don’t Want to Miss Out on Growing
…Starr, CC BY 3.0, Link If you’ve eaten Mexican food, you have more-than-likely eaten root beer plant chopped in sweet and savory dishes or wrapped around food to form a…
Highways Prove Critical to American Agriculture in USDA Reports
…consumer’s table. Efficient transportation helps keep food prices low for consumers and enables the U.S. agricultural industry to compete in a global marketplace,” USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs…
Blueberry Growers Form Alliance to Address Market Issues
…increase in blueberry exports potentially exposing American consumers to products from countries that do not have the same, stringent food safety protocols. Listen to the radio report below. Blueberry Growers…
Farm Bureau Congratulates Padilla on Appointment to U.S. Senate
…very different than the rest of the country, and our unique needs will need to be articulated and addressed. Water supply, immigration reform and pandemic recovery are all at the…
California Tree Nut Industry Does Its Part to Provide for Families in Need
…WAPA President and CEO Roger Isom. “Providing healthy and nutritious foods as part of this much needed food drive is important. It truly demonstrates that as Californians we can all…
USDA Announces New Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology
…are outlining a pragmatic, science-based, and risk-based approach that focuses on the potential risk to animal and livestock health, the environment, and food safety in order to provide our farmers…
BeeWhere Program Receiving Important Industry Support
…Food and Agriculture, the Commissioner system, the California Association of Pest Control Advisors, and the Beekeepers Association were all in favor and supported this program,” said Ruben Arroyo, Riverside County…
Understanding How the Climate Catalyst Fund Is Intended to Function
…small businesses or organizations that have difficulty attracting venture capital funding. During a recent meeting of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, Director of the Governor’s Office of…