…making healthy foods appealing to children and affordable for schools. Suggestions included using fresh, local produce and innovative packaging to make healthier options more appealing. The conversation also touched on…
CDPR Introduces Spray Days California
…information and alerts via email and text 48 hours before soil fumigant use and 24 hours before other restricted pesticides are applied. CDPR Introduces Spray Days California Sponsored Content Let’s…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-28-25
…and risks of genetically modified soybeans and corn, noting that 90% of soybeans and corn are genetically modified. The debate includes the impact of GMOs on human health and the…
Almond Board of California Seeking New Board Candidates
…domestic and international audiences through marketing efforts, funding and promoting studies about almonds’ health benefits, and ensuring best-of-class agricultural practices and food safety. ABC encourages eligible women, minorities and people…
FDA Plans to Extend the Compliance Date for the Food Traceability Rule
…foods on the traceability list. The FDA emphasizes that the extension does not alter the rule’s requirements, which are crucial for public health. FDA Plans to Extend the Compliance Date…
California Launches SprayDays Notification System for Pesticide Applications
…soil fumigants and other pesticides used in farming. The system offers 48-hour advance notifications for soil fumigants and 24-hour notices for other restricted pesticides. Users can visit cdpr.ca.gov/SprayDays to check…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-24-25
…to concerns about vaccine efficacy and consumer choice. Additionally, a study from the Journal of Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases highlighted the health benefits of strawberries, particularly for older adults,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-21-25
…This technology uses sensors to monitor chicken welfare in real-time, enhancing traditional methods. The system tracks bird health, behavior, and environmental conditions, potentially reducing labor costs and improving efficiency. McDonald’s…
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expanded
Citrus Greening quarantine has been expanded in Orange County. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-13-25
…sustainable growing. The segment then shifted to the Salton Sea’s accelerated shoreline retreat due to water management changes, posing health risks from polluted dust. Between 2002 and 2017, the retreat…
Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products
…work with the Make America Healthy Again Commission to ensure that policies support both public health and food security. Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products Sabrina…
APHIS Expands the Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) Quarantined Area in California
Effective immediately, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area quarantined for citrus greening…
Hass Avocado Board Opens 2025 Nominations
…sustainable market growth in the U.S. The board provides comprehensive market data, conducts nutrition research, engages with health professionals, and fosters industry-wide collaboration. Additionally, HAB reallocates funds to California and…
Agronomic Minute: Almond Growers Advised to Stay Vigilant Against Alternaria This Summer
…uplcorp.com/us. By staying proactive, almond growers can protect both their current crop and the long-term health of their orchards. Almond Growers Advised to Stay Vigilant Against Alternaria This Summer Sponsored…