Drought impacts to the Russian River and the role of agriculture in conservation efforts will be the topics of discussion at the next California State Board of Food and Agriculture…
From the Growing California Video Series – Drought Landscaping
The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Drought Landscaping.”…
Agri View: Throw It Out
Everett Griner talks about the staggering world food waste in today’s Agri View. Throw It Out…
Fresno County Agricultural Value Sets Record
…the region. The production value may be larger than we have ever seen, but the economic activity and jobs that have been lost are staggering. “Consumers locally, domestically and worldwide…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review August 21
…of USDA Week In Review: Feeding Families with the People’s Garden, Back To School Food Safety, and the Salmon Cam! For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fsis.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us blogs.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Most Food Expiration Dates Don’t Relate to the Food’s Safety
…various expiration dates on food packages have something to do with the safety of the food, you may be wrong. Most Food Expiration Dates Don’t Relate to the Food’s Safety…
California Strawberries and Teen Celebrity Chef Announce #KidsCookOff Recipe Contest Winners
California Strawberry Commission today announced the winners of its summer #KidsCookOff recipe competition. Hopeful kid-foodies across the country were featured in videos preparing original strawberry recipes for a chance to…
The Western View: My Job Depends on Ag!
…grows food is in the background; it’s the supermarket or the food packer that stands out, with flashy signs and labels and sparkling advertisements. But, at some point in the…
Dairy Farmers Explore Options in Feed Supplies
Limited water supplies have reduced production and acreage of California-grown feed crops, but experts say lower corn prices and greater abundance of other feed ingredients have allowed dairy farmers options…
Drought Costs California Agriculture $1.84 Billion and 10,100 Jobs in 2015
…water shortage this year, the researchers said. California is the world’s richest food-producing region. Continued strong global demand and prices for many of its fruits, nuts and vegetables has helped…
Medfly Quarantine in Portion of San Diego County
…as local residents. Home gardeners are urged to consume homegrown produce on site and not move it from their property. These actions protect against the artificial spread of the infestation…
Agri View: Tomato Test
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…