…as to the safety net and risk management tools that are important in planning for next year’s crop. And come January, consumers once again face the impact of high food…
Hanford Meat Company Recalls Ground Beef
Central Valley Meat Company of Hanford is recalling approximately 89,720 pounds of ground beef that may contain small pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection…
Government Shutdown and Agriculture
…down. See the message to the public by clicking here. USDA meat inspectors will continue working because the position is considered necessary to national safety. The Food and Drug Administration…
Californian Named Beef Ambassador
…about industry issues and misconceptions and educate their peers and meal-time decisionmakers about beef nutrition, cattle care, safety and more during consumer events, in the classroom, and online. Morris is…
YSFB Supports Ordinance to Restrict Marijuana Cultivation
…several home invasions in Rio Oso that were attributed to marijuana cultivation. Personal safety and quality of life in Sutter County’s rural communities are in jeopardy from illegal marijuana grows…
Almond Board: Almond Processing and Food Safety
…into the almond processing for food safety measures. Click to hear his comment. The Almond Board has more information about food safety from start to finish on their website, almondboard.com….
California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding
…addition, CDFA partnered with the Center for Produce Safety in the evaluation and recommendation of food safety related projects. These projects represent an ongoing effort to minimize outbreaks by proactive…
California Ag Headlines for September 25
Today’s California agriculture headlines include information on S & W Seed’s record revenues, grain bin safety, and the new “Get Crackin’” campaign by Wonderful Pistachios. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to…
Safety When Working with Grain Bins
Those working in grain bins must consider several safety tips to protect themselves from potential injury, or worse. Rod Bain has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
National Farm Safety and Health Week
This week is being recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week, designed to promote awareness of safety solutions year round. Julie McPeake has more. Click to Open or Download…
Almond Board: Almond Industry Supports Bee Health
…health and safety of those bees is important to the industry. He says at the field level, best management practices are very critical, and it all starts with a good…
CA Farm Bureau On Water Shortage
…their only temporary safety valve to get through the tough times, he said. “Well levels are dropping,” he said. “We’re seeing a 10-foot to 20-foot drawdown. We’ve got a little…
Certificate Program for Produce Professionals
…is now offering the first-ever produce professional certificate program. The program is the first of its kind in the world. Training will include topics like safety, marketing, transportation, harvesting, new…
Heat – a Hot Topic
…says farming businesses need to protect themselves by making sure they protect their workers. Click to Open or Download Audio Report For more on the heat safety plan, click here….