…thought to have medicinal properties because its high in iodine. Cress is often grown as a micro-green and used in salads. It’s slightly similar to arugula but with a crisper,…
Meeting Monday to Discuss Recently Expanded HLB Quarantine Zone
…and will be able to ask questions on the mandatory regulatory protocols required by the California Department of Food and Agriculture in response to an HLB detection. The meeting will…
USMCA Signing ‘Good Day for American Agriculture’
…deals to go into effect and translate into increased sales. We’re eager to get back into full swing supplying safe, high-quality food and agricultural products around the world.” “Today is…
Connection Between Increased U.S. Hop Production and Craft Brewing
…of America shows that hop production has now grown expansively out of the three states that have historically been responsible for the majority of American hop production, to now include…
USDA Leads Efforts in International Year of Plant Health
Each year invasive pests destroy upward of 40 percent of the world’s food crops which causes $220 billion in trade losses each year, according to the United Nations. In efforts to stop…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why the classification of water will increase food safety,…
LGMA to Reform Food Safety Practices
…even more stringent food safety requirements than were previously in place through the Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement.” The California Department of Food and Agriculture will be hosting a special meeting…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes New Rule on Navigable Waters
…ranchers. “You won’t find a stronger ally than farmers and ranchers when it comes to protecting land and natural resources, because they depend on those resources to produce food and…
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
…essential to producing healthy food and fiber and ensuring future generations can do the same. That’s why we support the new clean water rule. It provides clarity and certainty, allowing…
Positive Trade Outlook for California Rice
…in 2020. Some of the most substantial progress was made with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. “That’s helpful on a number of fronts. Canada for our rice; Mexico for southern grown rice,”…
‘It’s a Process’ to Develop Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
…(DPR) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture established an Alternatives to Chlorpyrifos Work Group (Work Group) specifically designed to formulate a strategy for making the transition away from…
After Almost Two Months, Romaine Advisory Finally Lifted
Consumers can again buy romaine lettuce from the Salinas Valley without worry, according to officials. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially lifted the romaine advisory to consumers about…
Federal Agencies Launch a Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation
With January being recognized as National Biotechnology Month, federal agencies have launched a new resource for biotech regulation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and the…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…markets for United States food and agricultural products, totaling more than $39.7 billion food and agricultural exports in 2018. These exports support more than 325,000 American jobs. All food and…