Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

Brief description of what a "mode of action" is and why it is significant in choosing pesticides (especially herbicides) Acetolactate synthase (ALS) or Acetohydroxy acid synthase (AHAS) inhibitors Acetyl CoA carboxylase (ACCase) inhibitors Carotenoid biosynthesis inhibitors Cellulose inhibitors (Cel...

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Brief description of the Herbicide Symptoms project, who is involved, where the data comes from, et cetera...

Address(es) online Paper mail address How to contact Kassim Sponsoring organization links etc.

by Kassim Al-Khatib Plant Sciences, University of CaliforniaDavis Although the intent in using herbicides is to kill unwanted plants in order to enable food crops or ornamentals to thrive, sometimes the use of herbicides has the unintended consequence, when applied inappropriately, of injuring nonta...

As a Cottage Food business owner, you face the typical business hazards, such as fire, theft, car accident or an employee injury (if you have one).

You should carefully consider how you structure your cottage foods business. Your primary options are: sole proprietor and limited liability company (LLC). If you do nothing, your business will be considered to be a sole proprietorship.

No food producer wants to think about being associated with a foodborne illness. Of course, your food safety and sanitation practices in your home kitchen are critical.

Cottage Food Operations annual gross revenues from cottage foods sales cannot exceed $45,000 in 2014, and $50,000 in 2015. Updated September 2021: Maximum gross annual sales amount cannot exceed $75,000 for a Class A cottage food operation and $150,000 for a Class B cottage food operation.