…final report will also give first-time or expanded data on biomass production, equine, Internet access, regional food marketing and distribution, land use practices and agroforestry. Conducted only once every five…
CITD Webinar on Food Exporting
The California Center for International Trade Development is hosting a a series of informational webinars. This week’s is about Navigating Food Export Regulations and Documentation. Sign up for the webinar…
Almond Board: Almond Growers Focus on Food Safety Programs
…food safety and that means working on clearing their orchard floors. Almond Growers Focus on Food Safety Programs For the Almond Board’s Good Agricultural Practices Quick Start guide, click here….
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
…in damage each year and endanger our nation’s food security,” said Vilsack. “The funds USDA is making available today will help partners and stakeholders develop strategies, products and treatments to…
ACP Found in San Luis Obispo County
…Food and Agriculture to prevent the spread of this serious plant pest. Efforts will take place in the near future to eradicate this pest. The first detection of the Asian…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…Memorandum to States communicating major SNAP related provisions of the Act. Community Food Projects: On February 27, 2014, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) released a Notice of…
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss New CDFA Water Program
Emergency drought legislation (SB 103) signed earlier this month by Governor Brown allocates $10 million to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for on-farm water conservation practices throughout…
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Processed Egg Products Unfit For Human Consumption
…that egg products are cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature, http://1.usa.gov/1cDxcDQ. Consumers with food safety questions…
New Report Says PEDv Will Cause “Significant Shortfall”
…and identifying the opportunity for U.S. poultry to step into the market gap. In the report, published by the bank’s Food & Agribusiness Research (FAR) and Advisory team, Rabobank says…
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clarify Protection for Nation’s Streams and Wetlands
…work, and to businesses that need a steady supply of water for operations.” “America’s waters and wetlands are valuable resources that must be protected today and for future generations,” said…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
…and they say the latest limits on the product erode their ability to produce their crops. “Food costs are going to go up,” said David P. Souza, a sweet potato…
Lucas: Borlaug’s Legacy
…we have come in agricultural production and how important it is that we continue agricultural research and innovation for the security of our food supply,” said Chairman Frank Lucas. Dr….
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine in Central Los Angeles Area
…could affect California’s food supply and our backyard gardens. The sterile male Medflies are brought to California by the joint CDFA/USDA sterile insect rearing facility in Los Alamitos, which prepares…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…economists say shoppers will likely begin to see higher prices on some food items later this year. And they warned additional impact would come next year, if the state does…