…pistachios, stone fruit, tomatoes, raisin, table and wine grapes as well as other field crops, specialty crops and vegetables. The event is co-hosted by the California Department of Food and…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected Near Orange Cove
…has been detected on a trap northwest of the city of Orange Cove. The latest interception was confirmed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), bringing the number…
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion
…Commerce, and Dr. Robert Handfield, professor of Supply Chain Management at North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management. The report found that the seven major overarching sectors that represent…
Bacteria Concerns Shouldn’t Focus on Water
With lots of misinformation about food safety floating around the internet, researchers are trying to shift the focus off of irrigation water. Concerns Shouldn’t Focus on Water UC Davis Extension…
Egg Shortages Could Raise Prices for Some Food Items
Many baked and processed foods are made with eggs. Prices for those types of eggs have been soaring, but how will this affect retail prices for those foods? Egg Shortages…
Social Media Water Campaign #MoreDamStorage
…to bankruptcy, but we can’t live without a good, dependable and affordable supply of water.” Musson goes on to say, “Our politicians have abandoned the needs of the people of…
Commodity Message Key to Misinformation Fight
Part of the battle against food safety misinformation can be fought by each commodity and one in particular is used as a good example. Commodity Message Key Researchers site the…
First Detection of Asian Citrus Psyllid in Citrus Orchard Reported
…nursery stock and citrus fruit will be established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to prevent the spread of this serious plant pest to other citrus-growing sites….
AFB’s Our Food Link Program
…Food Link grant program and how it is helping consumers learn about ag and where their food comes from. Food Link Grant Program To learn more – go to www.fb.org…
Farm Bureau Hails Committee Action To Stop EPA Overreach
…protecting the land and resources we use to raise the food, fuel and fiber we all consume. We’re grateful that congressional lawmakers are willing to step up to safeguard both…
CDFA’s Commitment to Eradicate the Japanese Beetle
Photo by Bruce Marlin The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently working on a pair of Japanese beetle eradication projects in Sacramento County, in the communities of…
“Real California Milk Month” Recipes
…days. Mix well before serving. You may add drops of food coloring for seasonal effects. This dip is also great in coffee or with ice cream. California Dairy Cookbook: http://www.realcaliforniamilk.com/wp-content/uploads/CMAB-67525_Cookbook_8.pdf…
Agri View: Quality Food
Everett Griner talks about knowing and doing is two different stories in today’s Agri View. Quality Food…
PMA Issues Statement of the Country-of-Origin Labeling Amendments Act
…association’s members operate at every level in the supply chain from growing to shipping, processing, distribution, wholesaling, retail, and foodservice. In the United States, PMA’s members handle more than 90…