More than 20 percent of the food sampled by the USDA in 2016 showed no detectable pesticide levels and less than .5 percent of the food had detectable residue levels…
2017 California Winegrape Crush Size Confirms Grape Supply Stability
…the beverage and food processing industries to add color and/or natural sweetness to various consumables. The weighted average purchase price of California winegrapes in 2017 increased immaterially (1.7% or $13.89…
California Federal Milk Marketing Order Delayed Again
…thus not required to be appointed. If the court finds that administrative law judges are inferior officers, it would bring Judge Clifton’s validity into question. The California Department of Food…
NRCS and the Rice Stewardship Partnership Helping Central Valley Irrigation
…rice fields provide vital habitat and food for waterfowl in the fall and winter. This partnership will help landowners with water conservation as well as deliver added benefits for wildlife.”…
Celebrating National Pizza Day
…year. Pineapple is the least favorite topping, only about 10 percent want it. Kids between the ages of 3 and 11 prefer pizza over all food groups for lunch and…
Food Apps to Cut Down on Food Waste
Cathy Isom lets you know how your smartphone could help cut down on food waste. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A shocking 40 percent of wasted food…
Almond Board: Election Deadline Feb. 14
…and five grower representatives who set policy and recommend budgets in several major areas including: production research, public relations and advertising, nutrition research, statistical reporting, quality control and food safety….
More Depart from Grocery Manufacturers Association
…the Campbell Soup Company, Nestle, Dean Foods, Mars, Tyson Foods and Unilever. Politico says GMA staff are also leaving, including high-ranking executives. GMA pledges changes: A spokesperson for GMA said…
Canada Offering Livestock Producers Tax Relief
…Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced the initial list of designated regions in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec, for livestock tax deferral purposes. But, the agency says ongoing analysis has…
New Records for U.S. Beef Export Value, Pork Export Volume in 2017
…preference for protein-centric convenience foods and home meal replacement items. Most U.S. pork now enters Korea duty-free under KORUS. Booming demand in Colombia and Chile and a growing presence for…
CME Group Mulling Changes to Corn and Soy Contracts
…the U.S. cash markets, where farmers sell their physical harvests, relative to the company’s soybean and corn futures contracts. Normally, the global futures benchmarks come together with cash prices at…
Agri View: New Food Product
Everett Griner talks about Peanut Milk, another new food product, in today’s Agri View. A glass of milk a day is healthy for everybody. But, these days you might ask…
DPR Takes Action Against Stores Supplying Cannabis Growers for Violation of Pesticide Laws
…August 2017, Oregon Global Distribution Inc. (DBA NPK Industries) agreed to pay $55,000 after admitting to selling a pesticide without proper registration. In September 2016, DPR made an unannounced visit…
The Western View: Temperance Flattened?
…Governor and serve at his pleasure. They are supposed to consider all viewpoints when making their decisions. In the past, they seem to favor fish over farm and food; the…