…government sampling data, that overwhelmingly shows the safety of organic and non-organic produce,” she said. Thorne said misinformation about produce can be harmful. “We’re in a situation right now where…
Reclamation Updates CVP Allocations and Operations
…1, those contactors have been reduced to Public Health and Safety. Limited northern California water storage had already resulted in a Public Health and Safety allocation for north-of-Delta municipal and…
Almond Update: Almond Board Provides 17 Scholarships to FFA Students
…plan to pursue a degree or certificate in agriculture,” said Bailey. ABC’s Almond Leadership Program (ALP) has developed a variety of fundraising efforts over the years to support FFA students…
New Tree Nut Processing Laboratory Unveiled at Fresno State
…want to expand it. We hope to do research with some of this equipment, whether it’s food safety or production, or food quality. This is our starting point today.” A…
Voluntary Agreements for Delta Water Established in MOU
A series of voluntary agreements related to water flows have been solidified with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The document outlines an eight-year plan to improve conditions…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…determined by the Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs: CCC-853, Livestock Forage Disaster Program Application Form AD-2047, Customer Data Worksheet. Form CCC-902, Farm Operating Plan for an individual or legal entity. Form CCC-901, Member Information for…
Rep. LaMalfa: Budget, Hearings on Climate Change “Won’t Put Food on the Table”
…inflation is bad now, this plan is estimated to grow our national debt by $15.7 trillion by FY 2032. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that without this plan, the national…
Almond Update: Comments on Marketing Order Changes Due April 25
…Almond Quality, Food Safety, and Services Committee, ABC’s Board of Directors ultimately approved the final proposed changes during a meeting in June of 2021. Birmingham noted that the marketing order…
Technical Assistance Program to Further Expand Processing Capacity
…sector that requires significant planning and forethought to manage economic viability concurrently with worker, food, and environmental safety. We are pleased to partner with these initial organizations, given their deep…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…nothing more than a blueprint. Congress has the final say in how money is allocated, and we already rejected President Biden’s Build Back Better plan. I suspect the White House’s…
Week in Review: Another Water Allocation Reduction & Winegrape Considerations for the Future
…Tim York said they developed several safety enhancements over the course of last year. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive all of the biggest headlines in agriculture every week….
Almond Matters: Getting Ahead of Peach Twig Borer
…don’t disrupt things and DiPel works really, really well for that.” As the temperatures begin to heat up, mites will become more of an issue growers will have top of…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-22-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers updated food safety requirements for leafy greens as the growing season approaches, the…
Remembering LGMA Food Safety Updates Heading into Growing Season
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) reminds members that there are some updated food safety requirements. CEO of California LGMA, Tim York said they developed several safety enhancements over…