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…
No Immigration Reform Vote Planned for 2013
House Republican leadership does not plan to hold a vote on immigration reform legislation before the end of the year. Julie McPeake reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Westlands Water District Supports California Agencies’ Request for Dialogue on Newly Released Draft Action Plan for Water
…project. As acknowledged by the draft California Water Action Plan, it is time for the project to begin. We must take action now. The draft California Water Action Plan is…
CDFA To Discuss Groundwater Supply Challenges
…is effective but must relate to California’s overall water management plan. Issues of overdraft, impaired water quality, salinity accumulation and land subsidence must be addressed to ensure sustainable groundwater management…
Almond Board: Big Giveaway at Almond Conference
Almond growers and others in the almond industry go to the annual Almond Conference for the wealth of information on topics like food safety, sustainability and bee health. But, there’s…
Small Farm Conference Scholarships Available
…vs. conventional farming, specialty crops, biodiversity, food safety, farm crop selection, business decision-making, direct and other marketing, land and labor, pest and weed management and more. For scholarship applications and…
Marrone Bio Innovations
At the 39th Annual California Association of Pest Control Advisors Conference there was a lot of buzz about bee safety. AgNet West Farm News Director Sabrina Hill talks with Rich…
Department of Fish and Wildlife Meetings
…continues to hold meetings around the state about the plan update. The State Wildlife Action Plan examines the health of fish and wildlife populations and recommends actions to conserve species…
CAPCA Conference Underway
…sessions on endangered species regulations, current law/enforcement for pesticide container handling, transport & recycling, bee health in almonds, pesticide stewardship and food safety, and California aquatic weeds regulations. The California…
Citrus Industry E-news: Expanding HLB Research; OJ Sugar Issue
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive from Florida includes reports on HLB research expanding into the Indian River area, FDOC’s plan to tackle the OJ sugar issue…
Meat and Poultry Safety Tips
…the illnesses are here in California. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service reminds consumers to follow package cooking instructions and make sure to reach an internal temperature of 165…
Strawberry Commission Awarded Grant
…represents more than 400 growers and 60 shippers and processors of California strawberries. With a focus on food safety education, Commission strategies also include production and nutrition research, trade relations,…
Public Health Alert for Chicken Products Produced at Three Foster Farms Facilities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that illness caused by strains of Salmonella Heidelberg are…
California Ag Headlines for October 8
…of their submitted Water Quality Plan; groundwater monitoring results; surface water monitoring results (if they’re not in a group program); and manure manifests. Workshops are offered on a first-come, first-served…