…the female plant produces the seed. The wind carries the pollen from resistant male plants to female plants. In addition, the seed is spread by traditional means, such as harvesting,…
Lettuce Research Grant
Cal Poly Pomona Professor Awarded Major Grant for Lettuce Research A plant science professor at Cal Poly Pomona has received a $416,343 state grant to study how to grow lettuce…
Leftover Easter Eggs
…That’s story’s ahead on this Land of Ours. Leftover Easter Eggs From: Food Safety News Food-Safety Tips for Easter Eggs Easter egg safety tips: wash hands, discard cracked eggs and…
Napa’s New Winery Compliance Rules Preceding Strict Enforcement
…the end of each year. Again, it is unclear how the County the audit may evolve based on the new compliance process. Phase Three: County officials plan to transition to…
What is GMO Food?
…GM foods and their safety should be assessed on a case-by-case basis and that it is not possible to make general statements on the safety of all GM foods. GM…
Collaborative Projects Aim to Aid Salmon
…a half months we’ve planned, and we hope to come in under budget,” said Lewis Bair, Reclamation District 108 general manager, who said he anticipates completing construction in the fall….
Sustainable Groundwater Management Planning Grants
…million in grants to help with sustainable groundwater planning. The Proposition 1 Sustainable Groundwater Planning Grant Program provides funding for county projects that will develop groundwater plans consistent with the…
UC Davis Vet School Ranked #1 in World, Again
…USAID to rapidly detect and respond to emerging viruses such as Ebola. California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System, which protects public and animal health in partnership with the…
Beef Association Names New Leader
…focus on working to ensure we are implementing NCBA’s contributions to the Industry Long Range Plan,” said Frazier. “We will also ensure that we are delivering on NCBA’s member-directed policy…
$8.5 Million Awarded to Improve Communities’ Water Sources
…and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. Find out more online at www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts….
ACP Treatment Areas Key for HLB Fight
…if he had the chance. Freeman said he would have talked with his neighbors more and put together a plan to spray their area as a whole for ACP. The…
Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
…able to explore tools and strategies to cope with challenges associated with climate change, such as drought, heat stress, excessive moisture, longer growing seasons, and changes in pest pressure. The…
Confusing Chicken Labels
…are applied to all chicken products. The modern chicken inspection system consists of examination, trimming, washing and chilling. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspectors further ensure safety by conducting…
Water Allocations Increased Again
…technologies that will make California more drought resilient. Californians have responded with unprecedented conservation efforts. To date, guided by the California Water Action Plan, the state has committed hundreds of…