…added as the ninth major food allergen when the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act became effective. This means that sesame, when present in a food, is…
USDA Expands Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Food Waste
The Department of Agriculture Wednesday announced an additional $25 million investment to expand efforts to prevent and reduce food loss and waste. The investment, funded under the American Rescue Plan…
Week in Review: New Fusarium Threat to Strawberries & Citrus Season Starts with A Storm
The Draft Strategic Plan 2024-28 from the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) reflects a sustainable pest management approach to the full scope of DPR responsibilities. The U.S. Department of Labor…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-21-23
…water plan draft, highlights of the Farm Sector Income Forecast, and details on the upcoming Almond Industry Gatherings. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
USDA Study Underscores Importance of Food Safety Education Month
A new USDA study shows the importance of Food Safety Education Month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA Tuesday released results from the final year of a…
CLas-Positive ACP Confirmed in Ventura County
…to the detection. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is actively conducting surveys and collecting samples as per the ACP/HLB Action Plan. Samples will be taken from the…
Senator Tuberville Pushes for Farm Programs
…don’t understand that.” He said the farm safety net in the farm bill is vital to keeping America farming. “This safety net is a level of pricing if the price…
National Farm Health and Safety Week
…and Ag Workplaces This is National Farm Health and Safety Week and this year’s theme is ‘No one can take your place’. Laura Siegel, the health communications officer for AgriSafe…
DPR Seeks Comment on 2024 Strategic Plan
…Strategic Plan 2024-28 reflects a sustainable pest management approach to the full scope of DPR responsibilities. DPR notes that the plan lays out a foundation for a streamlined, transparent, and…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 09-19-23
…in rice fields and Farm Safety Week. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Agricultural Truck Drivers Detail Industry Challenges in New Report
…safety risks. Recommendations also include development of new public facilities or expanding existing rest areas and parking facilities. Waiting times were also cited by agricultural truck drivers as being…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…Initiative (USDA/WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2023) — Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service is awarding more than $1 billion in competitive grants to plant…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-13-23
…Equity Action Plan, California’s latest Crop Progress and Conditions report, and more crazy weather continues as citrus season begins. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Milk Loss Assistance Available for Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
…for operations that dumped milk as a result of disaster events including wildfires, winter storms, excessive heat, freeze, floods, and hurricanes. Impacts of smoke exposure also qualify producers for the…