…their scent and beauty, you might want to consider growing them for their health benefits, too! Rosehips are the fruits from various rose species. Many people haven’t even noticed that…
Almond Update: Make This Season’s Bloom as Successful as 2020
…breaking. Watch Lewis’s session at the 2020 Virtual Almond Conference below. Get more information about the Pollinator Partnership’s Bee Friendly Farming program and Project Apis m.‘s Seeds for Bees program…
Animal Biotech Authority Becoming Point of Contention Between Agencies
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) pertaining to animal biotech authority is creating some confusion. Assistant Secretary for Health and Head of the Public Health Service at the U.S. Department of…
Look Out for Paperwork with Unauthorized Cal/OSHA Letterhead
…paperwork out using the official letterhead of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). CFLCA has been informed that Cal/OSHA did not authorize the use of their official…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-22-21
…Ag Expo, a new multi-campus research effort to address bee health, the #StillFarming campaign and new HLB research that is happening soon. Tune in to the show for these news…
Blueberry Growers Divided at Recent Trade Commission Hearing
…formed Blueberry Coalition for Progress and Health offered an alternative point of view during the hearing. The group points to increasing supply originating from Washington and Oregon as having the…
Dr. Jewel Bronaugh Nominated for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…aimed at addressing farmer stress and mental health challenges. Bronaugh also holds experience with the administration of various extension programs. There is optimism that Bronaugh’s background and working relationship with…
Almond Matters: Implementing Disease Management Programs
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, developing a disease management program is essential for ensuring the health of trees. Making adequate preparations will help with the efficiency…
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
…“It’s not only good for our economy, but it’s good for the health and nutrition and wellbeing of all of our citizens.” Several climate programs important to the farming industry…
California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts
…nearly $400,000. Nearly $5 million will be split between the National Clean Plant Network and Emergency Plant Health Response teams. A project involving agricultural detector dog teams in California is…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-08-21
…a APHIS report that shows agricultural animals do not pose risk for coronavirus and key findings from an AFBF mental health in rural communities survey. Tune in to the show…
APHIS Report Shows Agricultural Animals Do Not Pose Risk for Coronavirus
A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has shown that animals involved in agricultural production do not pose a COVID risk to…
E&J Gallo, Constellation Deal Finally Done
…brands and reduces the purchase price from $1.7 billion to the final $810 million. The acquisition includes wineries in California, Washington, and New York and a brand of health products made…
Latest Dietary Guidelines Receive Praise from Several Ag Groups
…the cornerstone in a variety of healthy diets.” The theme of the latest edition of the guidelines is “Make Every Bite Count.” Healthcare professionals and policymakers use the guidelines as…