…populations of Pink Bollworm, a worldwide pest of cotton. With grower support, the California Department of Food and Agriculture established regulations that required anyone planting cotton in the San Joaquin…
Almond Board: Study Shows Almonds Help with Weight Control
…in full swing now, we’re all likely to be around a lot of food over the next month or so. Now scientific research proves there’s a simple way to keep…
Pumpkins Provide Excellent Nutrition
Does your Thanksgiving feast include a pumpkin pie? How about pumpkin decorations? While they are more known as a decorative type of squash, pumpkin for food consumption provides many levels…
AgNeTVideo: Turkey Shortage Changes Food Drive
The turkey shortage is affecting a popular holiday giving campaign in Central California….
Add Almonds to Meals for Weight Control, Vitamin E
There’s another reason to add almonds to meals whenever you can. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Manager of Global Health and Nutrition Communications for the…
Stretch Food Dollars this Thanksgiving
While your food dollars may be stretched, you can still have a hearty, healthy holiday feast. Susan Carter gives us some tips. Click to open or download audio report….
Record Sales And Revenue For Blue Diamond Almond Growers
…represent more than 60 percent of the co-op’s revenue, including manufactured ingredients and consumer retail products. “We accelerated our transformation into a global branded food manufacturing company, while making significant…
California Conservation Investment by NRCS, Farmers and Ranchers Surpasses $200 Million in Federal Fiscal Year 2013
…grasslands and forests. “Californians value both their access to diverse, high quality fresh food as well as environmental quality,” says Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist for NRCS in California. “Our role…
CA Ag Secretary Ross on Water
…issues. Click to open or download audio report. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross spoke at the 70th annual convention for the National association of Farm Broadcasters….
AgNeTVideo: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack Speaks at Fresno State
…of the U.S., the ability to impact and affect climate change in a meaningful way, the opportunity to meet that global food security challenge that is the world calling on…
AgNeTVideo: California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Comments on Dairy
California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross was one of five state Ag Secretaries invited to speak at the annual meeting of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen departs from USDA
…The steps we have taken, from modernizing the agency, strengthening oversight of industry and increasing outreach to consumers has led to safer food and fewer foodborne illnesses.” Statement from Secretary…
CDFA Specialty Crop Block Grant Technical Review Committee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has an opportunity for someone who wants to serve as a reviewer on the 2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant Technical Review Committee. Click…
New Meat Regulations and Food Safety
The U.S. has changed its meat import regulations, but will the new regulations affect our food safety? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. USDA has issued…