Research will measure health and ecological impacts of water conservation practices Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced funding to five institutions to research human and ecological health impacts …
Food and Ag Groups Express Optimism for New Opportunities in Cuba
Leaders from across the U.S. agriculture and food sectors are expressing support and optimism in new opportunities for collaboration with their Cuban counterparts, announced during President Obama’s historic visit to …
Annual Post-Harvest Pest Control Seminar
The Citrus Research Board (CRB) is proud to announce the Annual Citrus Postharvest Pest Control Seminar, co-produced by the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Tree Nut Theft Training Seminar
The Western Agricultural Processors Association and the American Pistachio Growers will host a Tree Nut Theft Training Seminar on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Modesto.
CDFA Fertilization Guidelines for Irrigated Agriculture Expanded
The California Fertilization Guidelines on the Fertilizer Education and Research (FREP) website have been expanded to include recommendations for 18 crops, representing more than half of the irrigated agriculture in …
Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors As part of President Obama’s historic trip to Cuba to further normalization of relations, advance commercial and people-to-people ties, and …
Virtual Tour Shows Students Smart Farms
Irrigation systems managed from iPads, animal nutrition tracked by computer chips, and tractors that drive using GPS are only a few examples of the ways farmers and ranchers use …
Farmers Reminded to Respond to the 2015 Certified Organic Survey
The 2015 Certified Organic Survey is Underway The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is reminding California farmers and ranchers that it’s not too late to respond. …
Water Allocations Increased Again
Water Allocations Increase as Storms Improve Conditions, but Drought Remains With March storms boosting reservoir levels, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) increased its water delivery estimate (allocation) for most …
Funding to Support Implementation of the FDA FSMA Produce Rule
FDA Announces Funding Opportunity for States to Support Implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Rule The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) today laid the groundwork …
Dr. Sandra Witte Named Dean of Jordan College at Fresno State
Dr. Sandra Witte, who has been serving as interim dean of the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State, has been appointed permanent dean, effectively immediately.
Almond Board: Leaffooted Bug Monitoring
Leaffooted bug can cause a lot of damage to almond, and UC adviser Dr. Kris Tollerup says it’s the time of year to start monitoring for the pests.
AFBF Pres. Duvall Regarding Senate Voluntary GMO Labeling Vote
“It is inexcusable that today’s Senate vote on a voluntary federal GMO labeling bill that preempts a damaging patchwork of state measures fell short. While we appreciate Senate Majority Leader …
NCGA Disappointed with Senate Vote
NCGA Disappointed with Senate Vote on Roberts Compromise Food Labeling Legislation National Corn Growers Association President Chip Bowling issued the following statement today in response to the Senate’s failure to …