…the investments program address emission levels specifically within the agricultural industry. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) alone made close to $106 million in funding available through the…
FDA Announces Enforcement Discretion of the Produce Safety Rule
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced an enforcement discretion policy for certain crops under the requirements of the Produce Safety Rule portion of the Food Safety Modernization Act…
Monitoring Southern Blight in Colusa County
…were being grown in rotation. “With corn it was kind of a mix,” Vinchesi-Vahl noted. “So, we would recommend that over sunflower, if you do have southern blight in your…
Program to Promote Pollinator Health Hits Milestone
…point for the agriculture industry as pollinators are responsible for approximately one out of every three bites of food taken. “Those gardens may be somebody’s front yard on a ranch…
CDFA Secretary Ross Receives Agriculturalist of the Year Award
Ross riding on an old John Deere tractor on the steps of the state capitol at their Ag Day celebration. California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross…
Poultry Show Cancellations Continue Amidst Virulent Newcastle Outbreak
…of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have been working with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to continue to investigate the area, however, no…
Cregan Named Fresno County Ag Commissioner
…2019. Commissioner Cregan holds a B.S. in Animal Science from U.C. Davis and brings 30+ years of experience in livestock and 12 years in civil service leadership. Having grown up…
Deciphering the Walnut Genome
California produces 99 percent of the walnuts grown in the United States. New research could provide a major boost to the state’s growing $1.6 billion walnut industry by making it…
California Seed Association Works to Ensure Future Success of the Industry
…how we’re going to develop the next and best seeds to hopefully develop the best food in the world,” said Zanobini. Listen to the interview below. About the Author Brian…
New Ag Liaison to Offer Central Valley Ag Perspective
…Lyons to take on the job. Lyons has a wide background in the industry including serving as Secretary of Food and Agriculture under Governor Gray Davis from 1999 to 2004….
Growing Ginger for Food and Medicinal Purposes
Cathy Isom has a few great tips about how, and why, to grow Ginger. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Ginger for Food and Medicinal Purposes Ginger…
Almond Matters: Agricultural Education Provides Increased Ag Appreciation
…about where food and fiber come from. Using agriculture as part of lesson plans can also help students better retain information and increase interest in agricultural sciences. “As our population,…
Almond Update: Trust, Honesty, Partnerships Key in Sustainability Messaging
Sustainability is now part of the conversation in every step of the food chain. Almond Board of California’s Director for the European Region and Global Public Relations Dariella Roffe-Rackind said…
Tips for Growing Raspberries
…destroying your plants. Most varieties will only fruit during the second summer after planting—approximately 16-18 months. Prune back woody second year canes after berries have grown, and avoid pruning the…