The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced that California dairy farmers are well on their way to meeting the industry goals for methane reduction. The industry will…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-28-19
…of the Delta, automation research for the tomato industry, the DPR’s 2018 Pesticide Residue Report and details on companies that are shaping food safety practices. Tune in to the show…
Catastrophic Decline of the Western Monarch
…is an obnoxious plant and has not been welcome anywhere. We just didn’t realize it was a vital food for the Monarch, and we’ve done too good of a job…
Ensuring Compliance with the Produce Safety Rule
…Training that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has received funding from FDA to provide Produce Safety…
Great Reasons to Grow Baby Vegetables
…Vegetables Now that you have some ideas of what can be grown to be harvested young vegetables, here are a few reasons why it’s a great idea to do this. First, you…
Cargill and FFA Partner to Inspire and Educate Future Leaders
$2.1 million investment focuses on advancing sustainable agriculture practices and cultivating talent for the ag, food and nutrition industries INDIANAPOLIS, IN and WAYZATA, MN (CARGILL/FFA-Oct. 23, 2019) ‑ Cargill and…
Understanding eCommerce Platforms for Online Produce Sales
…online food and beverage sales will grow to nearly $20 billion in 2019, making it the fastest-growing sector of internet sales. President of eCommerce Services for Advantage Solutions, Robb Powell…
Growing Your Own Baby Vegetables
…are veggies harvested in an immature state or dwarf varieties of the plant. Not all vegetables can be grown as baby vegetables. But there is a lot that can. Generally, the…
New Plants-3D Program Develops Next Generation of Ag Innovators
…highlighted other paths for research related to fertilizer use and food waste. “There are more and more ways in which these different challenges can be approached. Our hope is that…
Cultivating Shallots from Your Garden
…Garden If you’ve grown onions, you’ll have no problem cultivating shallots. These gourmet onion-like veggies resemble small onions. Cook them, and they’ll infuse a delicate onion flavor into whatever dish…
California Hemp Industry Takes Next Step with SB 153
…this important legislation and to Governor Newsom for signing it into law.” SB 153 requires California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross to consult with Governor Newsom,…
Growing Your Own Tasty Blackberries
…play particularly well with blackberries include: mint, chive, blueberry, beans, and grape. Don’t plant your blackberries where plants in the nightshade family have grown, as they share similar pests. Also,…
Citrus Updates Provided at Grower Town Hall Events
…are constantly out doing survey work,” said Victoria Hornbaker, Director of the newly formed Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division (CPDPD) within the California Department of Food and Agriculture. “We’ve…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-17-19
…genome editing, what impacts the citrus industry, Kroger partnering with the Plant Based Food Association and an update from the Almond Board of California. Tune in to the show for…