The process to start producing industrial hemp right now is unclear, and it’s different on where you plan to grow. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has greenlighted hemp…
Hemp Registration Opens, Process Remains Complicated
Producers can now register to grow hemp, but it’s still a fuzzy process. As AgNet West reported last week, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced that County…
Western Hemisphere Agriculture Leaders on Food Security and Ag Trade
Western Hemisphere agriculture leaders met on the margins of the G-20 Agricultural Ministerial in Niigata, Japan, affirming their intent to work together to champion global food security and agricultural trade…
Agricultural Production Facing Constraints Highlighted by Agriculture Ministers
…global food security. For this purpose we, Ministers of Agriculture from Argentina, Brazil, Canada and the United States, commit to heighten collaborative work with third-party countries in 2019, and continue…
Groups React to Chlorpyrifos Ban
…and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement: “California farmers are universally committed to the safety of their food, the health of their workers and communities, and the sustainability of…
Cattle Industry’s Beef Quality Assurance Program Develops, Distributes Extensive National Manual
…124-page manual addresses topics such as food safety, animal well-being, worker safety and environmental stewardship. It provides specific information to help producers approach management decisions in a way that acknowledges…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-09-19
…the Department of Pesticide Regulation’s recent announcement on chlorpyrifos and how the Almond Board of California is this year’s GMA Food Safety Award honoree. Tune in to the show for…
Chlorpyrifos Ban in California Officially Underway
…and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) also announced that Governor Gavin Newsome will be adding $5.7 million in new funding to support the transition to more sustainable…
Almond Update: Food Safety Award Recognizes Industry’s Efforts
The International Association for Food Protection gives the GMA Food Safety Award to an individual or group for highly significant food safety development or in recognition of a long history…
FDA Must Step in To End Fake-Butter Proliferation
…That makes it crucial for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to stop vegan shenanigans before fake products make federal standards of identity for established terms such as “butter”…
Grow Milkweed for a Specific Insect
…bees and other pollinators. Butterflies don’t only need nectar, but also need food at the caterpillar stage. The leaves of all milkweed species are the ONLY food that the caterpillars…
Bumblebee Species Possible Listings Further Threatens California Ag
…the Center for Food Safety filed the original petition for the species to be considered. The petition was referred to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) which prepared…
Landscaping with Moss Adds to Your Garden
…slurry is quite simple. Just mix a handful of moss with a cup of a suitable liquid base and pulse together in a blender or food processor. It creates a…
USDA APHIS Launches Interactive Map to Help Livestock Producers
…PIN and LID registrations, administered by the States, allow animal health officials to quickly identify and locate animals in the event of an animal health or food safety emergency. A…