…allowing water to get down to the roots of plants. Mulching also moderates temperatures, by keeping the sun off the soil and, at night, it’s acting as an insulator so…
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
…Water testing made up only 2 percent of measured costs. The LGMA requires monthly water testing for all water used in the fields unless a firm qualifies for an exemption….
California Leopold Conservation Award® Still Accepting Nominations
…SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION Sustainable Conservation helps California thrive by uniting people to solve the toughest challenges facing our land, air and water. Since 1993, it has brought together business, landowners and…
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
…safety practices could be measured: those for food safety staff, harvest foremen, third-party audits, product lost due to animal intrusion, and water testing. We present these costs as shares of…
Critical Agricultural Research and Extension Projects Gains Support
…groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability, and ensure food…
Conaway Applauds Delay of Compliance Dates for FSMA Agricultural Water Standards
…Conaway (TX-11) issued the following statement after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its intention to delay the compliance dates for agricultural water requirements in the FDA Food…
Second Lady Karen Pence, Secretary Perdue Unveil Beehive at Vice President’s Residence
…and vegetables like mint, sage, squash, tomatoes, oregano, and rosemary. In addition, bees get thirsty, and that placing birdbaths and small basins of water could help relieve their thirst. Mrs….
USDA Announces $6 Million for Sustainable Energy Research
…address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts,…
National Gardening Exercise Day
…health benefits, it’s recommended to spend at least 30 minutes working in the garden as many days as possible during the week. Don’t forget to bring plenty of water to…
JBS Parent Company Paying Brazil to Settle Corruption Investigations
…were charged with falsifying medical records and certificates, tampering with food products, conspiracy, and corruption. Allegations also included selling spoiled meat and injecting water to sell poultry at higher prices….
California Processing Tomato Report
…weather eased drought concerns and increased available surface water from the state and federal water projects. It did, however, lead to rain delays and flooded fields early in the planting…
Almond Matters: Helping Root Systems
…nutrients and water for the plant. “It works symbiotically with the roots as the spores in the mycorrhizal germinate, attach to the roots and send out hyphae that can get…
National Water a Flower Day
…water. You can use a watering can or a watering pot. Or, if you don’t own such a thing simply use a bottle or a cooking pot or mug. You…
Conaway, Goodlatte Call on Attorney General to Evaluate DOJ Overreach in Prosecuting WOTUS Violation in CA Court Case
…the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) decision to prosecute a California court case alleging violations under the Clean Water Act (CWA) – directly related to both the statutory exemptions for farming…