California produces one half of the nation’s fruits, nuts and vegetables and is also the largest dairy producing state. Yet in California, the nation’s largest agricultural producer, one in four …
Growing California Video Series – Urban Growth
The next segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Urban Growth,” a story about improving food access in the Southern California community of Compton. …
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2015 Specialty Crop Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2015 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Each year, CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process to …
Bats Work the Night Shift in Pollination
Most people associate pollination with bees and birds but often forget the work of their furry colleagues: bats. Bats take the night shift, playing a major role in pollinating crops …
AgNeTVideo: Bayer CropSience at CAPCA
Nevada Smith, Product Manager, Bayer CropScience and Frank Rittemann, Horticulture Marketing, Bayer CropScience discuss the Four Pillars of Success at the CAPCA Conference. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
AgNeTVideo: Paul Wenger on Joining California Farm Bureau
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Farmers and Ranchers Encouraged to Make Their Voices Heard
USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections to Begin Monday, Nov. 3 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging farmers and ranchers to make their voices heard by voting …
USDA Announces $29 Million to Provide Housing for Farmworkers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is investing $29 million to provide affordable housing for farm laborers and their families. “Housing is often the first step on the …
Citrus Industry This Week: Antibiotics for HLB and TAP Update
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes information on antibiotics for citrus greening management and an update on the Tree Assistance Program. Want to learn more? Click …
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
News Release from USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that more than $4 million in technical and financial assistance will be provided to help farmers and …
State and Federal Officials to Discuss Drought and Groundwater Management for 2015
With weather forecasts indicating another dry year, the California State Board of Food and Agriculture is bringing together state and federal officials to discuss drought planning and implementation of the …
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in San Joaquin County
Two portions of San Joaquin County have been placed under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following the detections of one ACP within the City of Manteca and one …
AgNeTVideo: Monte Peckinpah on Asian Citrus Psyllid
Monte Peckinpah, sales representative for Valent U.S.A., discusses Asian citrus psyllid and the treatment options to control the spread of the disease. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
AgNeTVideo: Darin Allred Talks about Honey Bee Awareness
Darin Allred,Technical Sales Representative at Chemtura Agrosolutions, discusses Honey Bee Awareness training at the CAPCA Conference and products available for producers to use to promote honey bee health. Sponsored ContentLet’s …