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…
More Virulent Newcastle Disease in Commercial Poultry
…with other commercial farms in the vicinity to increase preventative biosecurity protocols. Some of the most effective biosecurity practices for bird owners include diligent hand washing and thoroughly cleaning boots…
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…
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…
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…
CDFA Looking to Fill Committee and Board Vacancies
There are two vacancies that need to be filled at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The first open position is with the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention…
Identifying Source of Sickness is Hardest Step
Identifying what food caused an illness is a difficult task. Investigators rely on people’s memory when they start tracing back illnesses from contaminated food. “The process of trying to determine what…
Almond Update: Global Trade Issues More Than Just Tariffs
Tariffs have consumed most of the global trade headlines as of late but there are a lot of other challenges that make markets complex. Almond Board of California’s Vice President…
Celebrating National Fruitcake Day
…buried their loved ones with fruitcakes because they believed this particular food was essential for the journey to the afterlife. The Crusaders were known for eating fruitcakes during their campaigns….
Developing an Organic Dietary Supplement for Poultry
…plastic bags containing hoses for air intake and outflow, fertilizer and a food source. “Basic research in my lab at UC Davis shows that larvae grow quite well on almond…
Foreign Agricultural Service Looks Forward to Further Development in 2019
Despite numerous challenges in the global trade market in 2018, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service had multiple successes in expanding export opportunities and diversifying markets for U.S. farm and food products. …