…several factors contributed to the significant increase. “Most notably the Food Safety Modernization Act, a number of labor-related policies such as the Affordable Care Act, overtime laws, different reporting requirements…then…
A Few Things to Know When Caring for, and Growing, Lavender
…waterlogged soil, or high humidity. Raised beds can enhance drainage; surrounding plants with a gravel mulch can help increase heat around roots. After flowering, shear plants back a few inches…
Almond Matters: Final Preparations with Harvest on The Way
…will help with planning for the next crop. Burkdoll said that getting a good start to winter sanitation planning will help alleviate potential problems for next season. Orchards addressing significant…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
…healthy future.” Focus points of the Protein PACT include optimizing the contributions made to healthy land, air, and water, along with ensuring product safety. The initiative also focuses on supporting…
Passage of Energy Infrastructure Act Celebrated by Ag and Water Groups
…dam safety, watershed enhancement projects, desalination, and water recycling. The coalition supporting the bill is made up of more than 220 organizations from 15 states. Prior to the Energy and…
UC Davis Receives $6 Million to Promote Safe Pesticide Use
…dispersed over a five-year period. The cooperative agreement between EPA and UC Davis is intended to advance the development of materials and projects to improve pesticide safety. UC Davis will…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-19-21
…impacts on farm profitability, FDA’s new action plan for Cyclospora, and a new report that details the impact of wildfire smoke on winegrape contracts. Tune in to the show for…
New Action Plan for Cyclospora Released by FDA
…greens, FDA has released a new Cyclospora Prevention, Response and Research Action Plan. FDA noted that Cyclospora has been detected in domestically produced foods in recent years, after historically being associated…
Week in Review: More Drought Declarations & New Pest Found in Commercial Production
…Biden signed an executive order on Friday addressing market competition and the right to repair. Results from the referendum vote related to the Quota Implementation Plan have been released by…
Almond Matters: Heatwave Exacerbating Pest Problems
…heatwave. “We’ve been having really high temperatures, a heatwave that’s come across the whole west coast, and that is ideal conditions for mite proliferation. They just explode with the heat,”…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how the recent heatwave has impacted pest populations in…
Determination Finally Issued for QIP Referendum After Close Vote
Results from the referendum vote related to the Quota Implementation Plan (QIP) have been released by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The QIP referendum pertained to a sunset…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CDFA continuing its work to strengthen food safety efforts,…
CDFA Continues Work to Help Strengthen Food Safety Efforts
…Agriculture meeting, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross highlighted some of the work being undertaken to help improve food safety. CDFA has been continuing its efforts to help advance the Food Safety…