…of the Almond Doctor blog David Doll says growers need to remember some safety concerns with a possible wetter than usual winter. Doll says with established orchards, safety for workers…
The Jacobsen & Laub Family Provides Largest Family Gift In Fair History – Fresno County Historical Museum
…and is a reflection of all aspects of Fresno County’s rich history from agriculture to public safety, the military, sports history and so much more. The construction of the Museum…
EPA’S McCarthy Visits Calif. Farm to Highlight Worker Safety
Gina McCarthy visits a CA farm. The nation’s top EPA official headed out west this week to talk about farm worker safety, and new regulations that took some heat from…
Almond Board: What to Expect at Almond Conference
…• Almond Quality and Food Safety Additionally, you can meet with researchers on Thursday, December 10 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Featured topics will include: • Insects and Mites, Disease…
Calif. Tests Show Low or No Pesticide Levels in Many Fruits and Vegetables
Tests on produce collected by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) indicate the vast majority of fruits and vegetables available for sale in California meet stringent federal pesticide safety standards….
DuPont Pioneer Awards Nearly $200,000 in Local Grants
…last three years, DuPont Pioneer has awarded more than $500,000 in grants within its Western Business Unit to support efforts ranging from agricultural education programs, safety equipment for local fire…
Federal Pesticide Changes Mirror California Rules
…that the agency is piling regulatory costs on farmers and ranchers that bear little if any relation to actual safety issues.” AFBF filed extensive comments on the proposal more than…
Guarding Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease – A Partnership of Dairy Farmers, UC Davis and CDFA
California’s dairy farmers have joined together with the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory at UC Davis–a joint venture with CDFA–to fund research through the California Dairy Research Foundation…
Chainsaw Safety-Part 2
In the second part of her series on chainsaw safety Cathy Isom talks about using safety sense when using a chainsaw. Chainsaw Safety-Part 2…
Chainsaw Safety-Part 1
In the first part of her series Cathy Isom tells you what you need to know before firing up that chainsaw. Chainsaw Safety-Part 1…
California Ag Leads the Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
…new tools to detect, eradicate, and control pests and diseases. In addition, CDFA partnered with the Center for Produce Safety in the evaluation and recommendation of food safety related projects….
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
…those announced today. For example, an Ohio program was awarded a grant that will increase specialty crop competitiveness by helping Ohio growers with organic production and food safety grant. The…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 2
…of USDA Week In Review: Stopping the spread of rabies, thirty years of food safety advice, and recognizing outstanding efforts. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.aphis.usda.gov www.fsis.usda.gov www.dm.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Groups Mobilize Aid in the Wake of Big Wildfires
…400 outbuildings. It was about 75 percent contained. California Farm Bureau Federation field representative Gary Sack, who has been getting into the fire areas as safety permits, said hay is…