…of eroded soil into the seas also carry industrial, municipal, agricultural and livestock waste–some of it toxic. Soil Loss of soil productivity, which is causing extensive land abandonment, is a…
Hungry Pest
…and trees this Spring. Hungry Pest Check the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service webpage to see if your state has a federal quarantine–or could make a good home–for…
Soil Water
What makes that tall glass of water so refreshing and clean – and our responsibility for keeping it that way? Cathy Isom tells us. Soil Water…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in Hollister
…and the disease. There is no cure once a tree becomes infected. The diseased tree will decline in health and produce bitter, misshaped fruit until it dies. To date, HLB…
APHIS Completes Learning Modules on the Pest Permitting Process
…plant Pest Permit? What do you need to know about Pest Permits for each of the types of organisms and soil? What kind of Pest Permit should you apply for?…
No Human Health Problems Yet From Avian Flu Viruses
…far there have been no reported human health problems from the avian flu viruses now showing up in U.S. poultry flocks. No Human Health Problems Yet From Avian Flu Viruses…
Wenger: Get Ready to Engage in an Intense Water Debate
…of soil and water to sustain it? And, if I can grow it, can I sell it? When people ask why we grow the crops we do, we need to…
USDA Announces FoodKeeper Application in Advance of World Health Day
The U.S. Food Waste Challenge calls on organizations and businesses across the food supply chain to join the fight against food waste. Cathy Isom has more. FoodKeeper App Learn more…
The Role of Soils in Capturing Water
How do soils, and the state of their health, play a key part in capturing water and preventing runoff, erosion and other environmental problems? The Role of Soils in Capturing…
OpEd from Assemblyman Adam Gray on Water Restrictions
…It is as if the State Water Board holds these three tributaries responsible for the health of the entire Delta. This water take is completely unprecedented in its scope, and…
Gov. Brown Directs First-Ever Statewide Mandatory Water Reductions
…The state has taken steps to make sure that water is available for human health and safety, growing food, fighting fires and protecting fish and wildlife. Millions have been spent…
More than $1.6 M for California as USDA Announces Grants for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs
…help our children be healthy kids, and develop into healthy adults,” said Vilsack. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) made the awards through the AFRI Childhood Obesity Prevention…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Agricultural Trade and Workforce Immigration Issues in San Diego
…Center in Tijuana. Invited speakers include representatives from the Mexican Secretariat of Agriculture (SAGARPA), the National Service for Agro-Alimentary Public Health and Safety (SENASICA), and the Baja California Secretariat of…
CDFA Video: Secretary Ross Meets Sammy Soil
The theme of California Ag Day at the State Capitol last week was “Breaking New Ground,” with soil health a key focal point. During the event, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross…