…in the winter. It’s cold, there’s less food, and just like us, bees are more likely to be sick in the winter.” At this year’s Almond Conference, vanEngelsdorp presented bee…
Chipotle Executive to Step Down Following Slow Growth
A top-level executive for Chipotle will step down early next year following a struggle to regain the restaurant chain’s footing after several food safety failures. The New York Times reports…
Monsanto Shareholders Approve Merger with Bayer
…vision, we can do even more together to benefit growers around the world and to help address broad global challenges like climate change and food scarcity.” “The acquisition of Monsanto…
Consumers Set to Benefit from Lower Global Meat Prices
A report from Rabobank shows consumers will benefit from downward pressure on global meat prices in 2017. The Rabobank Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory group says high supply and…
The California Kitchen: Masa Dough
…1/2 Cup vegetable shortening Salt To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. AgNet Mexican Food Christmas 2 For this and many more of these…
Detector Dogs Funded to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…and tribal organizations, APHIS can extend its ability to protect, detect, and respond to plant pests and diseases with projects identified and tailored locally. “USDA continues to fulfill our commitment…
Funding for Food, Energy, and Water Systems Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of up to $5 million in funding for research to better understand how food,…
Organic produce growers sought for research study
…for using raw manure to improve soil health while minimizing food-safety risks in organically grown crops such as leafy greens, tomatoes and root vegetables. “The goal of our study is…
Orchard Owner Suing Monsanto over Dicamba Drift
…only option purchasers would have to protect crops grown from those seeds from weed pressure would be to spray dicamba illegally. In a prepared statement to DTN, a Monsanto spokesperson…
Agri View: Food Inspection
Everett Griner talks about food inspection service needing improvement in today’s Agri View. Food Inspection You know most of us seldom stop to think about how important food safety is….
The California Kitchen: Tamales
…Stock Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. AgNet Mexican Food Christmas 1 For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com…
Funding for Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of up to $4 million for research to help federal regulatory agencies make science-based…
National 4-H Council, AFBF Establish Partnership
…and ranching but also agri-business and food-related careers,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “We’re pleased to build on our tradition of supporting youth in agriculture through this formal collaboration with…
CDFA Announces Vacancies
Nursery Advisory Board / Shell Egg Advisory Committee Six Vacancies on the Nursery Advisory Board The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch is announcing six vacancies…