…workforce to continue producing the healthiest, safest, most affordable, and most abundant food supply on earth.” Background: This week is an opportunity to spread awareness of the inherent risks associated…
Report Shows Licensed Hemp Acreage More Than Quadrupled in 2019
…proposals from individual states. The food and beverage industry is also waiting for the Food and Drug Administration will be regulating cannabidiol (CBD), which is extracted from hemp, after initially…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…ability to efficiently grow the amount of food needed by people around the globe, while providing regulatory certainty to our farmers and businesses. We look forward to working with this…
Canada Trade Mission Underscores Value of USMCA
…The trade mission was described by McKinney as having an atmosphere of appreciation and understanding, noting that USMCA reinforces the “close and reliable market for U.S. food and products.” The…
More Virulent Newcastle Found, Now in San Diego
…More information about VND and biosecurity guidelines to keep birds healthy are available on the CDFA virulent Newcastle disease web and Facebook pages. https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/Newcastle_Disease_Info.html Source: California Department of Food and…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
Rep. Jim Costa addresses the California State Board of Food and Agriculture The California State Board of Food and Agriculture held another public comment session last week in Fresno to…
Growing the Mexican Sunflower Attracts Pollinators
…plant. When grown in a vegetable garden, you can use Mexican sunflowers to attract pollinators and other beneficial insects to help your crops thrive. Plant your Mexican sunflowers from seed…
Applications for BIFS and IPM Programs Due Before November 1
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) program as well as the Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM)…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…grow things. They use carbon dioxide to create plants and food. But presently, most farm operations are not carbon-negative – they release more carbon than they store in the ground. …
You Really Can Grow Tea Right at Home
Pinterest If you believe this can only be grown in China or another country, you are wrong. Cathy Isom has some tips about growing your own tea at home. That’s…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-02-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering who is latest fast food chain to jump on…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-30-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the California Food Expo, trade negotiations with China and…
Pork Industry Receives USDA Grant to Open ASF Dialogue in Asia
WASHINGTON, D.C. AND AMES, IA (NPPC) – The global outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), a disease affecting only pigs with no human health or food safety risks, is growing,…
Foods that Grow Best in Small Space Gardens
If you live in a building that offers no yard for a garden. That doesn’t mean you can’t have one. Cathy Isom offers you suggestions on some of the foods…