…the purchase of that increasing product. Almond Board of California’s Senior Director of Global Marketing Emily Fleischmann said the goal is to continue to find homes for all of those…
Almond Matters: Sharing Farm Stories to Counter Misinformation
…more people out there telling the true stories and sharing what’s really happening, I think the better,” Holtermann noted. “Showing people that your food came from a family and came…
Tamarixia Helps Reduce Psyllid Population in Southern California
…large numbers around those areas,” said David Morgan, program manager for the Biological Control Program at the California Department of Food and Agriculture. “We found that if we were releasing about 8,000…
Trees with Leaves You Can Eat
Linden Tree If you are a forager for food, Cathy Isom lets you know about some trees that have leaves that you can eat. That’s coming up on This Land…
LGMA Adopts New Water Rules for Leafy Greens
…increased safety protocol comes after romaine lettuce contaminated with E. coli sickened nearly 300 people last year. Investigations conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that the outbreaks…
CARB and CDFA Develop New Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiative
A new program to advance climate-smart agriculture was recently announced by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The new effort will…
Attract Ladybugs to Your Garden
…include a proper source of food and water. Ladybugs eat two things: pesky insects, and pollen. Get started by making your garden more appealing to them by planting, Bronze fennel,…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2018
…the International Association for Food Protection, in recognition of the Board’s “preeminence in and contributions to the field of food safety.” “The California almond industry continues to prove itself as…
EU Trade Negotiations Progress Despite Reluctance to Include Agriculture
…Vice President in Charge of Operations for Riceland Foods Inc Terry Harris said during part of a webinar series produced by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “The…
Legislation to Bring Cell-Cultured Meat Products Under USDA Jurisdiction
…Poultry Regulation Act of 2019 would codify the responsibilities of the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over food products that are…
Reminder: Systems Approach to Moving Bulk Citrus
Communication is key to staying compliant while moving citrus. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reminding the citrus industry that since Asian citrus psyllid quarantine zones were…
US Wins Another Dispute Over Chinese Trade Practices
…in a press release. “Today’s announcement is another victory for American farmers and fairness in the global trade system. We will use every tool available to gain meaningful market access…
State Trade Expansion Program Deadline Approaches
…Business Administration as a means to increase export activities within the small business sector. The program is administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and those looking…
Identify and Stop Tomato Pests
…ready. For example, a mixture of two cups of water mixed with food grade mineral oil, three drops of dish detergent, and three drops of peppermint oil. Mix the ingredients…