…for the European Union. Zorrilla was joined by Lorenzo Terzi, counselor on food safety for the European Union, and Sylvain Maestracci, counselor on agriculture for the French Embassy, to provide…
FDA Encourages Washing Avocados Prior to Consumption
Although avocado peels are inedible, a new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report calls for washing avocados before consumers prepare and eat them. Data collected as part of an…
Navigating the H-2A Guest Worker Program
…surpassing the supply, and navigating the system is a challenge. Leon Sequeira, a private attorney with LRS Law, discussed how efforts to overhaul the current system received a major blow…
More Virulent Newcastle Disease in Commercial Poultry
…in Ventura County. The numbers have not been updated however since the government shutdown. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be working with APHIS in addressing the…
Western View: Why Water Management Matters
…essay which explains California’s water problem. He says that people back east may not understand why our farmers are so concerned about improving the water supply here. We get about 12…
Government Shutdown Causes Agricultural Delays
…shutdown is also adding delays to the release of the January World Agriculture Supply and Demand report. The report is set to be released Friday, January 11th, however, the World…
Antibiotics for Animal Agriculture Drops by A Third
…group of major food companies, retailers, livestock producers, as well as trade and professional associations. The Framework for Antibiotic Stewardship in Food Animal Production agreed to by groups such as…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-04-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a report on the Farm Bill strengthening efforts of foundation for food and agriculture…
Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?
…the tarps promotes good bacteria growth and makes the soil temporarily acidic which is not favorable for weeds and some pests. UC Davis Food Science and Technology Professor Christopher Simmons…
Farm Bill Strengthens Efforts of Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
The 2018 Farm Bill continues financial support of multiple programs and initiatives including the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR). The new farm bill includes $185 million in funding…
Lows Remain Beneficial for Busy Citrus Growers
…and quality, and can keep the fruit on the tree longer which helps manage supply. CCM said on Monday that following a very hot summer and a mild winter so…
Celebrating New Year’s The “Right” Way?
…the table on New Year’s Eve. this make sure you have enough food and money for the new year. Another pair of sisters said they would stand on a chair…
Citrus Was Unharmed Over Weekend, Colder Nights Ahead
…for managing market supply. A unique characteristic of citrus compared to other tree fruit crops is that, under ideal weather conditions, the fruit can be stored on the tree for…
Several Developments for Dairy in 2018
…the successful negotiation of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. There is also excitement for more accurate labeling standards, after Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb indicated the agency will begin to…