…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….
Food Safety Discussed at Citrus Expo This Week
University of Florida scientist Michelle Danyluk will discuss food saftey at Citrus Expo in Florida this week. Another University of Florida scientist – Evan Johnson is giving a presentation on…
Almond Board: Heat Safety Plans Keep Businesses Safe
…they need to protect their business as well, by documenting the safety steps they take. She recommends keeping a checklist that is dated and followed each day, that includes things…
Research at Center for Produce Safety
We continue our series on food safety, with more on the Center for Produce Safety at UC Davis. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report The Center…
AgNeTVideo: Brian Dunning Discusses Food Safety
Brian Dunning, Director of Quality Assurance for Blue Diamond Growers, discusses almonds and food safety….