by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture I was honored to have an opportunity this week to visit the world-class Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory and learn about some of …
California Citrus Carry Over from October Forecast
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS delivered the November citrus crop forecast with the California crop numbers being carried over from the October forecast. Hudson did report the Florida Non-Valencia oranges forecast this month …
Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 09
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026Parka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect …
Avocado Consumption
Cathy Isom tells us why Americans are eating more than double the amount of avocados, compared to a decade ago, and the creative way they’re adding them to meals. That’s …
Peterson Named U.S. Wheat Associates President in 2017
The U.S. Wheat Associates has selected Vince Peterson as the next President of the organization. Peterson will replace Alan Tracy, who plans to retire in July 2017. The Associations Board …
West Coast Ports Improving Infrastructure, but More Needed
Operators of U.S. ports along the West Coast are taking steps to improve infrastructure, but the Government Accountability Office says there is more room for improvement. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
September Meat Exports Strong
New data from the Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Meat Export Federation show September was another solid month for U.S. red meat exports. The data shows pork, beef and …
States Join Dow-DuPont Merger Probe
At least seven states have joined a federal antitrust probe of the planned merger between DuPont and Dow Chemical Company. A separate group of state attorneys generals are expected to …
With Election Day Over, Farm Groups Push for TPP
Many agriculture groups are now switching their focus to making a push for the Trans-Pacific Partnership before a new Congress. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026Parka Helps California Citrus …
Election Results Not a Factor in Early Farm Bill Discussions
An American Farm Bureau official told an Iowa TV station this week that the outcome of the election does not seem likely to impact the chances of an early farm …
Agri View: Cotton Picking
Everett Griner talks about cotton picking, imports and exports in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026Parka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, …
The California Kitchen: Spicy Garlic Scampi Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing spicy garlic scampi sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …
FSA County Committee Election Process Underway
Ag producers in their local Farm Service Agency service areas are casting ballots for new FSA County Committee members through December 5th. Rod Bain has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Environmental Assessment for the Biological Control of Giant Reed
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites the public to review and comment on the draft environmental assessment relative to the control of giant reed (Arundo donax). This …