Everett Griner talks about home grown not making any difference in today’s Agri View. Tomato Test…
Most Operations Implementing Food Safety
The Food and Drug Administration is currently revising their draft rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act and that has some growers wondering about a farm food safety plan. Most…
Agri View: Organic Home Grown
Everett Griner talks about home grown organics are still increasing in today’s Agri View. Organic Home Grown…
Nurseries Affected by HLB Update
Huanglongbing on oranges. Photo courtesy of USDA. According to the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed five additional huanglongbing (HLB)…
Senate Water Bill Introduction is Welcomed News for Multiple Water Agencies
…bill comes on the heels of the introduction and passage by the House of Representatives of H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015. “We are…
Food Safety Questions & Answers at your Fingertips
…us know where to go when we need a food safety or cooking question and need an answer – fast. Food Safety Hotline Karen-FSIS Virtual Representative Check out the Meat…
Agri View: Over-Light
In today’s Agri-View, Everett Griner talks about how the cost of food may impact global food challenges in the not-to-distant future. Over-Light…
New Research Shows California Raisins Positively Impact Diabetic Nutrition
…various other complications. “Raisins are excellent food choices for most individuals, including those with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM),” said James W. Anderson, MD, Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition,…
The Western View: Crowdfunding for Agriculture
…your investment. There are now some crowdfunding sites that specialize in agriculture. At the moment, there are at least 26 sites dedicated to farm or food ventures. One is barnbuilder.us….
Agri View: Food Waste
Everett Griner talks about wasted food, a world problem in today’s Agri View. Food Waste…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review July 31
…Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Relief for the California drought? And art against food waste. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.usda.gov/oce/weather/ www.usda.gov/oce www.rd.usda.gov blogs.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Central Valley Ag Retailer Named Best in North America
…more than $70,000 in the Feeding Families Food Drive for the Community Food Bank. GAR’s sensitivity to stewardship and safety includes a $7.5 million facility upgrade with a new 55,000…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Incentives for Greenhouse Gas Reductions
Incentive programs available to farmers and local communities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will be the focus of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture meeting on Tuesday, August…
Gilroy’s Glory – from the Growing California video series
The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is ‘Gilroy’s Glory.’…