…heat. Hopefully, we’re past that now.” Fruit drop during a mid-June heat wave was not significant in terms of reducing the statewide avocado crop across the total production area of…
NIFA Announces Funding
…developed kits that allow farm managers to rapidly determine nitrate levels in plants; a project by Whole Trees, LLC that developed a new market for small-diameter round timber – a…
NMPF on Passage of Biotech Labeling Bill
…U.S. House to pass the Senate’s biotech food labeling bill is a resounding rejection of activists who have been working for years to undermine consumers’ understanding of the safety of…
Humane Handling of Veal Calves
USDA Announces Changes to Improve Humane Handling of Veal Calves The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced changes to improve humane handling inspections at…
Sweet Summer Fruit
…best peach-buying skills in the land. When you’re ready to grill, prepare a a gas or charcoal grill to medium heat (you should be able to hold your hand about…
Groundwater Monitoring Improves
…the effectiveness of groundwater management measures. CASGEM data were essential for California Water Plan Update 2013 and for reporting drought impacts in response to the Governor’s Executive Orders. Looking ahead,…
Smelt Plan Calls for More Water Release
…releases would flow out to the ocean rather than to California farms, many of which are also in dire need of water. From the Delta Smelt Plan: Outflow Augmentation Linkage…
Partnership Keeps Pressure on Nut Cargo Theft
…and legislative issues that affect the tree nut industry, including, but not limited to, pesticides, safety, water, labor, and air quality issues. For more information, please visit www.agprocessors.org About Verisk…
Funding to Address Climate Change Impact on Agriculture
…that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety….
Water Challenges Make Conservation Standard
…much improved over last year, and it doesn’t look like that will happen for some growers this year.” Fixing the Delta Wade addressed the California Water Fix plan that will…
Foodkeeper App Improved
Cathy Isom tells us about food safety at our fingertips. The latest changes to the USDA’s Foodkeeper App. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. Foodkeeper App Improved From:…
Conaway on Senate’s Biotechnology Labeling Bill
…has absolutely nothing to do with nutrition, health, or safety, it is my expectation that this legislation will be considered on the House floor next week, and it is my…
Farming from the Heart- Our Future
…shine, to go out and feed their pigs. We mustn’t forget that no matter what happens today, we need a plan for tomorrow. The world will never stop needing agriculture….
Senate Passes GMO Labeling Legislation
…the Federal Meat Inspection Act which are inspected by the Food Safety Inspection Service. This means that muscle cuts, ground product, etc. will not be covered by this law. 3….