U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini announced that beginning today farmers in eligible counties may enroll in the Cotton Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). The deadline …
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of Santa Clara County
A portion of Santa Clara County has been placed under quarantine for the Oriental fruit fly following the detection of six flies in and around the city of Cupertino. Sponsored …
Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 2-8 National Farmers Market Week
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared Aug. 2 through 8, 2015, as “National Farmers Market Week.” The declaration was made official by proclamation signed by Secretary Vilsack. Sponsored ContentParka Helps …
GMO Labeling Bill Moves Forward
A House committee has passed the GMO (genetically modified) Labeling Bill H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015. The bill could move to the House floor …
Wild Horses Causing Problems for CA Ranchers
On top of other major issues like the drought, some California cattle ranchers are dealing with serious problems caused by wild horses. Sabrina Hill has more. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California …
Reducing Chemical Use, Keeping Efficacy
Research at a recent seminar showed organic and conventional growers the benefits of rotating treatments and having a true integrated pest management system. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect …
Sports Drink – Part 1
Cathy Isom tells you what you should know about that sports drink and if it’s really right for you. Sports Drink-part 1 Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit …
Psyllid Surveying Leads to HLB Detection
A second case of the citrus disease called huanglongbing (HLB) was confirmed in California on July 10, and routine psyllid surveying led to the detection. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus …
Nitrogen Management Training for Growers
Some nitrogen management training and certification will become available for growers in the fall. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Agri View: Eat Your Fruit
Everett Griner talks about fruit consumption decline in today’s Agri View. Eat Your Fruit Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
The California Kitchen: Flame Grape Brulee with Feta Cheese and Spinach Chicken Breast
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing flame grape brulee with feta cheese and spinach chicken breast with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Sponsored ContentParka …
CDFA Funds 5 ‘Dairy Digester’ Projects in Central Valley
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected five projects for approximately $11.1 million in grants to implement digest technology on California dairy operations that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) …
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
The USDA, NASS, Pacific Regional Office today released the crop production report for July. The latest survey, which was conducted during the last week of June and the first week …
New Ways to Help Meet Nutrition Needs of Low-Income, Homebound Seniors and People with Disabilities
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing to improve access to groceries for home bound seniors and people with disabilities who participate in …