…on plant-derived oils, Trump creating a water policy committee, and proving the negative on COVID-19 transmission from food. Tune into the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Conservation Reserve Program Producers Received 1.68 Billion in Payments
…half by 2050. Earlier this year, Secretary Perdue announced the department-wide initiative to align resources, programs, and research to position American agriculture to better meet future global demands. CRP participants…
Almond Update: Almonds Flying Out of The State
…last year. India, Europe, and the Middle East markets continue to flourish and grow after some early disruptions. Waycott noted that global shipments are up over 30% from last year’s…
US Officials Addressing Canadian Rules for Romaine Testing
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recently enacted new romaine testing requirements for products originating from the Salinas Valley. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the lead agency working…
Freezing Avocado Shoots: the ‘Han Solo Treatment’ Security Blanket
Researchers have recently developed a protocol for preserving avocado shoots that will help ensure the integrity of the avocado germplasm. Successful cryopreservation of avocado plant material has taken more than…
Housing for the Harvest Continues to Reach Rural Communities
The Housing for the Harvest Program created by Governor Newsom is making its way to more agriculture communities. The program provides temporary hotel housing for farm workers and food processors…
Keeping Your Kitchen Waste Out of the Landfill
…that are conducive for productive, useful waste cycling. There are lots of compostable items, such as paper bags, cardboard boxes, and food scraps. Also, there are tons of recyclable and…
Enhancing Food Safety Through U.S.-Mexico Partnership
The U.S. and Mexico are working towards enhancing food safety through strengthening cooperation between the two countries. The Statement of Intent for a Collaborative Partnership on Food Safety was signed…
Canada Implementing New Romaine Rules for Salinas Valley Growers
…mixed salads that contain romaine. The new requirements are aimed at enhancing food safety measures under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. Canada already has specific protocols in place related…
CDFA Teams with UC Davis to Provide Additional Smoke Testing
The University of California, Davis and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are teaming up to provide more smoke testing options for agriculture. The overwhelming number of wildfires…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for 2020 CalAgPlate Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting proposals for this year’s California Agriculture Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. Every year the program provides approximately $250,000…
Farm Groups Encourage Continued WTO Membership
…the WTO has been beneficial for U.S. agriculture, its rules have not kept pace with changes in the global economy, and improvement is needed to hold members accountable and improve…
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Clean Up the Fall Garden
…keep some of these things in mind… removing spent material from the garden is removing fertilizer, rich topsoil, habitat, and food — or simply put, it’s gardening against nature. When…
Agriculture Seeks Federal Support for Coronavirus Worker Protection
…that farming operations are incurring in responding to coronavirus safety efforts. The industry groups also note the need to prioritize the food and fiber supply chain for PPE dispersal and…