…of protecting endangered species and providing all people with safe, affordable food and protection from pests,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a news release. “The workplan reflects EPA’s collaboration…
Low Pesticide Residues on Fresh Produce
…government study. So, advocates of healthy foods for American families went to work to gather the actual information from those studies. The Alliance for Food and Farming is one such organization. …
Finding The Truth About Pesticides in Produce
…we’re seeing inflation, we’re seeing food prices go up, we’re seeing reports of 13 million children living in food-insecure households. To take the more affordable and accessible produce items and…
Pending Burning Restrictions Having an Impact on Vineyard Removals
…the vines are grown into the wire which limits the ability to shred it. But then more importantly you’ve got vineyard trunks wrapped around stakes, you’ve got cordons grown around…
Vidalia Onions Ready for Grocery Store Shelves
…granted the trademark of the name “Vidalia onions” and defined the growing region in South Georgia. Vidalia onions are grown from a distinctive Granex seed, then packed and sold on…
USDA Seeks Nominations to Bolster Pollinator Research Efforts
…so that they can continue to play a critical role in our food production system,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “Pollinator species help produce more than…
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…
Research into Diseases that Threaten Chocolate
…black pod rot causes the most losses in cacao, primarily because it’s found in every region where cacao is commercially grown. “Growing regions tend to be strictly tropical if it’s…
When to Harvest the Tastiest Strawberries You’ve Ever Grown Before
When to harvest the tastiest strawberries you’ve ever grown before. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When to harvest strawberries depends on the variety you’re growing. June-bearing strawberries…
Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing
…label,” Batcha testified. “But consumer preferences on how their food is produced are evolving and shifting rapidly. Organic’s greatest opportunity in the next farm bill lies in living up to…
Rep. LaMalfa: Budget, Hearings on Climate Change “Won’t Put Food on the Table”
…House agriculture committee, as well as a farmer himself. He disagrees with what he sees as a focus on climate change rather than food production. AgNet Media’s Sabrina Halvorson spoke…
Almond Update: Comments on Marketing Order Changes Due April 25
Industry members have an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed amendments to the Administrative Requirements of the Marketing Order Regulations for Almonds Grown in California. The proposed amendments were…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-31-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers USDA providing up to $200 million to purchase local food for schools, specialty…
Tips for Planting the Tastiest Strawberries You’ve Ever Grown
More tips for planting the tastiest strawberries you’ve ever grown and are better than store bought. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Another strawberry variety option to plant…