…will apply to all citrus shipments moving between bulk citrus regional ACP quarantine zones. Under the regional quarantine amendment, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be providing…
Foraging for a Viable Food Source
Cathy Isom has some interesting tips on foraging for a pesky weed that’s also a viable food source. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Foraging for a Viable…
Coalition Wants Federal Ag Budget to Increase
…position in global food production. The letter also points out that, “Since 2010, the inflation-adjusted agricultural appropriations budget has fallen by 20 percent, while most other allocations have either grown…
CDFA Announces Funding for Dairy Digester Development Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP). The program, which is funded through California Climate Investment…
Report Outlines BayerAG-Monsanto Merger Impact
…a $66 billion corporation with “unprecedented control” over the products farmers and agriculture businesses need to grow, produce and distribute food. Farmers and Families First is an advocacy organization that…
Tips to Keep Holiday Food Safe at Home or When Traveling
…food safety tips to ensure the food you prepare for your friends and family is safe and your holiday season won’t be remembered for the wrong reason – food poisoning….
Register for Inaugural California Coffee Summit
…marketing specialty coffee will learn about new opportunities for commercially grown coffee in California, which is currently retailing for roughly $18 per cup. Industry leaders from Santa Barbara and San…
How to Plan, and Work, Your Winter Kitchen Garden
…shallow roots, so they’ll work perfectly in smaller containers. You could even use a bookshelves to grow produce vertically. Lettuce, kale and spinach can be grown in pots or troughs….
Canada and Mexico Working to Strengthen Trade Ties
…to Mexico City aimed at strengthening their bilateral relationship and promoting trade. Meating Place Dot Com says the Canadian Ag Minister, Lawrence McCauley, attended a large food and trade show…
Lighthizer defends U.S. Ag in WTO Meeting
…to countries holding public stocks for food security, which is critical for all countries. Public stockholding has always been an option in the Agreement on Agriculture’s “Green Box” of non-trade…
Secretary Perdue Welcomes WTO Statement on MRLs
…safe use of pesticides and, at the same time, facilitate trade in food and agricultural products.” Joint Statement – Trade in Food and Agricultural Products, Buenos Aires, 11 December 2017…
Environmentally Friendly Ways to Eliminate Plastic
…plastic tupperware. Choose fresh whole foods instead of foods wrapped in plastic. In the kitchen, opt for metal or biodegradable silverware. Bamboo or porcelain plates. For babies, use glass bottles…
Chairman Roberts: “Trade Is More Than a Product Crossing a Border”
…American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Addressing the Washington International Trade Association, Roberts said Tuesday that U.S. ag exports have grown because of trade agreements, like NAFTA. Roberts, along with his…
National Produce Consumption Still Significantly Low
…for better access to fresh produce in cafeterias and other food service venues. Increasing produce consumption can provide multiple types of health benefits. Eating fruits and vegetables can reduce the…