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: child nutrition, fruit and vegetable safety, …
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
The USDA-NASS, Pacific Region Field Office today released the crop production forecast for September. The latest survey, which was conducted during the last week of August and the first week …
Farm to Fork Exhibition and Great Grape Event to Open at Fresno State
Fresno State’s Henry Madden Library presents its newest exhibition, “Farm to Fork: Food, Family, Farming” opening Sept. 18 in the Leon S. Peters Ellipse Gallery.
Agri View: Breakfast Delight
Everett Griner talks about hybrid blackberries in today’s Agri View. Breakfast Delight
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
The word “despite” turned up in headlines from two national news outlets this past week, on stories that threatened to spawn a new narrative in the ongoing discussion of how …
Water for Food Security, A Global Conference At UC Davis
On October 5 – 6, 2015,University of California (UC) Davis’ World Food Center will address the growing demands on water systems for agriculture. A panel of international experts and thought …
Strawberries Go Under “Cover”
Can strawberries and other ground produce benefit from sustainable practices such as cover crops or crop rotation? Rod Bain reports.
Timing of Crop Reports are Misleading
There’s a downside to the timing of crop reports and leaders want to emphasize that negative numbers could come out next year even if El Niño proves to bring rain …
Organic Avocado Production Increasing
Although still a small percentage of the industry, organic avocado production continues to increase.
Agri View: Bigger and Better
Everett Griner talks about genetic change occurring naturally in today’s Agri View. Bigger and Better
Medfly Quarantine in Portion of San Diego County
A portion of San Diego County has been placed under quarantine for the Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) following the detection of 4 adult Medflies in the La Mesa area. The …
Creative Marketing Catching Consumer’s Eye
Some growers are starting to get creative when it comes to crop production and marketing, to stay up to date with consumer trends in stores.
Positive Results Continue for Micro-sprinklers
Micro-sprinklers are continuing to prove beneficial for strawberry growers around the state for many different reasons. Several areas have already adopted the technology due to water restrictions and other trials …
Most Operations Implementing Food Safety
The Food and Drug Administration is currently revising their draft rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act and that has some growers wondering about a farm food safety plan.