After a federal judge threw out a six-state lawsuit against California last week, agriculture officials from those states are concerned other products could be banned from import into our state …
CDFA Announces Notice of Funding Availability for “Calagplate” Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is currently accepting proposals for the 2014 California Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. This program makes available more than $225,000 in …
Alfalfa Pests Killing Southern CA Crops
Three species of leafhoppers are causing significant losses to alfalfa crops in southern California. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
California’s Portion of Specialty Crop Funding
Last week the United States Department of Agriculture announced $66 million in funding for the 2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock …
Agri View: True or False
Everett Griner talks about “organic,” more than where it is grown in today’s Agri View. True or False Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
NRCS Seeks Input on 2015 Conservation Priorities for California
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California will hold the next State Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) meeting on Oct. 16, 2014. The STAC is invited to recommend natural …
CA Egg Lawsuit Dismissed
A lawsuit against a California law has been shut down by a federal judge. The lawsuit was filed by six states, which have companies that sell eggs in California. Sabrina …
Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine Boundary – San Diego County
Effective October 3, 2014, the Department is expanding the San Diego County, Oceanside Quarantine Boundary. A map of the proposed boundary can be found at http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/lbam/regulation.html. The quarantine boundary is …
Almond Industry Watching Preventative Measures Revisions
The Almond Board of California was pleased to see some changes made regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed rules for the Food Safety Modernization Act. Director of Quality Assurance …
Agri View: Pumpkin Season
Everett Griner talks about pumpkin production still exceeding demand in today’s Agri View. Pumpkin Season Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Citrus Industry This Week: TAP Info; Psyllid Control Frustrations
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida features information for growers on the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) and a report from the Peace River region on psyllid control …
Almond Board: Produce Safety Rule Revisions
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed revisions to four proposed rules designed to help prevent food-borne illnesses. Almond Board Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services Tim Birmingham said …
California Agriculture Leads the Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
State receives more than $19 million in federal grant funds The United States Department of Agriculture has announced funding for the 2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). California received …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 3
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, helping the underprivileged eat healthier, growing …