New California Goal Aims to Reduce Emissions 40 Percent Below 1990 Levels by 2030 Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an executive order to establish a California greenhouse gas …
UC Davis Ranked Number 1 in World for Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
The University of California, Davis, ranks No. 1 in the world for teaching and research in agriculture and forestry as well as veterinary sciences, according to data released today by …
USDA Video: Conserving Water and Energy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping farmers in drought affected California conserve water and energy. For more information: www.usda.gov Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition StrategiesJune 2, …
USDA Video: Stopping Plant Pests and Diseases
The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants the public’s help to prevent the spread of plant pests and diseases. For more information go to: www.usda.gov Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy Cow Success with …
From Over 100,000 to 1: Partners Band Together to Beat the European Grapevine Moth
From the USDA Last fall, the results of trapping for the European Grapevine Moth (Lobesia botrana or EGVM) in California were recounted during a conference call for the partners working …
Top-Four Myths of the California Drought
One of the unfortunate byproducts of the current drought are the myths circulating regarding water use and the means for addressing the water crisis in the state. Some are perpetuations …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review April 24
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, more solar power for USDA, taking …
Almond Board: Think Twice Before Using Pyrethroids for May Spray
As growers are thinking about their May spray for navel orangeworm, the Almond Board reminds them to consider some helpful insects in the orchard. Sabrina Hill has more. Sponsored ContentUnlock …
USDA Announces Building Blocks for Climate-Smart Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing a comprehensive and detailed approach to support farmers, ranchers, and forest land owners in their response to climate change. The framework consists of …
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Earth Day
From CDFA Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring April 22, 2015 as “Earth Day” in the State of California. Since taking office, Governor Brown has signed …
Voluntary Conservation Effort to Clear California San Joaquin Valley Air Gets a Thumbs Up from Regulators
Voluntary efforts by farmers, ranchers, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to improve air quality in California’s San Joaquin Valley have received regulatory acknowledgement from …
Strawberry Fields … Forever
The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Strawberry Fields…Forever,” a profile of a grower and his commitment to water efficiency. Sponsored ContentUnlock …
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in Hollister
The San Benito County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture have begun an extensive survey and treatment …
False Huanglongbing Report in Central Valley
News reports out of Tulare County have erroneously speculated that a citrus tree in the area may carry the incurable plant disease huanglongbing, or citrus greening. The tree in question …