The California Department of Food and Agriculture has been utilizing an algorithm in their programs to find possible HLB infected citrus trees in the state. CDFA’s Victoria Hornbaker said it…
Activists Allowed to Expand Attack on Beef Checkoff
…been repeatedly demonstrated that these attacks by R-CALF are being aided by allies at the Humane Society of the United States, Food and Water Watch, Public Justice and other activist…
Results From Romaine E. coli Outbreak Investigation
…mitigate risks related to land uses near or adjacent to growing fields that may contaminate agricultural water, and that they verify that food safety procedures, policies, and practices are developed…
Coalition Looks to Limit Future Agribusiness Mergers
…prices and fewer choices for consumers, the erosion of rural economic vitality and a less resilient food system overall.” U.S. Senator Cory Booker introduced the Food and Agribusiness Merger Moratorium…
IBM Trailing Blockchain in Food System
…the store shelf back to its origin farm in six days. IBM’s Food Trust technology using blockchain did it in just over two seconds. IBM Trailing Blockchain in Food System…
Agri View: BFTP-The Safest and Cheapest Food Supply
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about Americans having the safest and cheapest food supply in today’s Agri View. Everett also…
FAS Administrator Isley to Lead South Korea Trade Mission
…Berry and Fruits, Portland, Ore. Bard Valley Date Growers, Yuma, Ariz. Blue Diamond Growers, Modesto, Calif. Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Milwaukie, Ore. Bridgepathway, LLC, Jericho, N.Y. California Fresh Fruit…
ASTA Applauds International Statement in Support of Plant Breeding Innovation
…food production system,” said ASTA President & CEO Andrew LaVigne. “Seed is a global industry, and in light of the recent disappointing decision by the European Court of Justice, efforts…
New Goat Milk Facility Breaks Ground at UC Davis
…Animal Science Goat Dairy and Creamery will be a 2,420 square foot facility and will take approximately eight months to complete. The California Department of Food and Agriculture inspected, and…
2018 Ventura County Farm Day
…operations, botanicals, organics and sustainable farming practices. It also gives them the opportunity to meet the growers behind the food and fiber they consume daily. For more information visit www.venteracountyfarmday.com…
Proposed Bill to Spur Agriculture Innovation
…farmers, farmworkers, processors, and shippers at all levels of the supply chain.” The bill language calls for $10,000,000 dollars in available funds and access to Government facilities or a cooperative…
Canada Announces New Dairy Working Groups
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada this week announced new dairy working groups to address industry concerns. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced the new working groups comprised of dairy farmers and processors….
Grocery Shoppers Still Prefer in Store Purchases
…in the $800 billion industry, generating less than five percent of sales. Online grocery sales grew four points from last year, but the number of online food and beverage buyers,…
Halloween Pumpkin Leftovers
…loaded with antioxidants and disease-fighting vitamins. These gourds aren’t for carving, they are a super bonafide superfood. The bright orange color of pumpkin comes from its rich supply of beta-carotene,…