…go above and beyond what the Department of Food and Ag is going to do if there’s an HLB find anywhere near their orchard,” said Beth Grafton-Cardwell, IPM Specialist and…
Labor Bathroom Compliance Can be Tricky
When it comes to compliant farm labor bathrooms, there are several rules operations have to mind. The new Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule inspections are highlighting the need…
Bill to Fix Friant-Kern Canal Continues Forward Progress
…project critically important for the long-term security and economic vitality of the San Joaquin Valley,” Senator Hurtado explained to the committee. “The canal’s infrastructure has, and is, crumbling. Sixty percent…
Grow Drought Tolerant Edible Plants
…cactus pads, too. Or Pomegranate. Another fruit tree that puts out delicious, healthy food that requires little watering. When they begin to fruit in the fall, it’s best to keep…
Flowers to Plant That Attract Hummingbirds
…reliable sources of food. You can contact your local Audubon Society to learn about native plants in your area. I’m Cathy Isom… Azalea (Rhododendron) Bee Balm (Monarda) Bee Balm (Monarda)…
Winegrape Assessment Rate Reduced by a Third for 2019
The annual winegrape assessment rate is officially being reduced after being approved by California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. At the last meeting held on June 17…
Secretary Perdue Praises Farming Innovations at Forbes AgTech Summit
…to grow food in an urban environment. The Secretary also toured Driscoll’s Berries, as well as the C.W. Bill Jones Pumping Plant, a key component of the Central Valley Project. …
A One of a Kind Collection Reaches a Major Milestone
…them having about half a million animal germplasm samples. “It’s a comprehensive resource and it provides a critical backup for the nation’s food security,” Blackburn added. Source: USDA/Agricultural Research Service…
Mite Levels Pointed Towards Bee Loss Survey
…of Pollinator Programs Billy Synk said. “It’s a concern for everyone. Beekeeper, grower and anyone who likes to eat food, which is all of us.” One of the nation’s top…
July 4th Cookouts Costing About the Same
…the marketbasket remain relatively flat compared to year-ago levels. “Through the mid-1970s, farmers received about one-third of consumer food expenditures for food eaten at home and away from home. During…
FDA Settles FSMA Lawsuit Related to High Risk Foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will now be designating certain items as high-risk foods after being sued by the Center for Food Safety (CFS) and the Center for…
Pickling Your Garden Harvest for Year-Round Treats
…This Land of Ours. Pickling Your Garden Harvest for Year-Round Treats Pickling is a food preservation method where it creates a safe environment for foods to become overly ripe and…
Global Livestock Show Worth The Trip – Sommet De L’Elevage
…are very welcoming to American visitors. I’ve had the opportunity to tour global seed company operations nearby, and to get to know European farm journalists from several other countries. Several…
DOJ Now Investigating Poultry Price-Fixing Allegations
…of the entire U.S. wholesale broiler chicken market. The class-action lawsuit brought by food distributor Maplevale Farm is alleging that Tyson Foods, Perdue Farms, Pilgrim’s Pride, Sanderson Farms, Koch Foods,…