…to nearby regions where it could affect California’s food supply and our backyard gardens and landscapes. The Medfly can infest more than 250 types of fruits and vegetables, causing severe…
Feed Inspection Advisory Board Vacancies
…help ensure that commercial feed inspections contribute to a clean and wholesome supply of milk and meat. The FIAB vacancies are for commercial feed industry representatives, and applicants must hold…
CA State Plan: Make Water Conservation A Way of Life
…the Sierra Nevada snowpack — one of California’s largest sources of water supply — is likely to drop 50 percent by the end of the century due to climate change….
Cargill, BASF Developing Omega-3 Rich Canola
…and could ease harvest pressure on wild fish populations that currently supply much of that oil. In feeding trials it conducted with salmon in Chile, Cargill was able to completely…
Central Valley Supports Food Supply Chains
…LINC partnerships will help community leaders and private philanthropic partners develop regional food supply chains that drive job growth and increase farm income while helping to meet consumer demand for…
Turkey Sector: Background & Statistics
…pounds 2014: 5.76 billion pounds 2015: 5.63 billion pounds 2016: 6.06 billion pounds (October forecast) Data are reported by NASS, and forecasts are reported in the monthly World Agricultural Supply…
Inconclusive Results Hint at More HLB
…(HLB) disease is to run an Asian citrus psyllid or tree sample through a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machine. The machine cycles 40 times, and if it can’t find the…
Cost of Thanksgiving Meal
…Turkey supply has adjusted from 2015 levels, and those two factors have contributed to a lower price for this basket of goods.” Finally, he says the increase in turkey supply…
Ranchers Collaborate with UC Researchers
…a large investment. Likewise, the researchers have to trust the producers to supply the quantity and quality of animals they need to complete the work and for the staff at…
U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
…to working with suppliers and customers to reduce food waste at every stage of the supply chain including implementing a standardized Best If Used By date label on our Private…
DIY Body Scrub
…scrub that is just as good if not better than a pricey scrub at any beauty supply store. Not only that, it smells delicious, makes your skin feel smoother and…
U.S. Turkey Production
…pounds 2014: 5.76 billion pounds 2015: 5.63 billion pounds 2016: 6.06 billion pounds (October forecast) Data are reported by NASS, and forecasts are reported in the monthly World Agricultural Supply…
Grains Council Encourages Focus On Expanding Ag Exports
…by customers who rely on the United States for a reliable supply of high-quality commodities and food products. Sales overseas are a bright spot in an otherwise tough ag economy…
Canada Makes Big Investment in Dairy Industry
…longer be produced in Canada, resulting in a loss of $116 million dollars in revenue. The DFA called the announcement “a significant step in demonstrating their commitment to supply management…