The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comments on new program priorities being developed for the 2016 Special Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Through a two-phase…
CDFA Seeks Public Comments On New Program Priorities
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comments on new program priorities being developed for the 2016 Special Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Through a two-phase…
Commentary: FDA Overreaches with New Food-Safety Regulations
…from foodborne diseases … 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die.” FDA continues to use these alarmist figures to justify imposing each new rule. The FDA doesn’t widely share the more…
State Legislative Session Ends in Flurry of Votes
State legislators worked into the night last week voting on a slew of bills that will have an impact on California agriculture. The governor now has until Oct. 11 to…
NCF Accepting Applications for Beef Industry Scholarship
…300, Centennial, CO 80112. The winning recipients will be announced during the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Diego, Cali., Jan. 27-29, 2016. For more information visit…
Tight U.S. Supply Boosts Sales of Specialty Eggs
…trade up to cage-free or organic based on price point, and I think we’re there in this marketplace,” he said. “I think that’s what’s accounted for a majority of our…
Progress Reported on Planning for Sites Reservoir
…improving recreation—may begin applying for available bond funding as early as Jan. 1, 2017. The water commission will meet Sept. 16-17 in Sacramento to review draft regulations for investing in…
Internship Opportunities Available for the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show internships. If you are a college junior or above and are interested…
USFRA Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes on Sustainability and Agriculture
…are less likely than men to agree that farming and ranching practices are sustainable – 37 percent of women versus 59 percent of men responding they are in agreement. Additionally,…
Citrus Industry This Week: Groves Improving; Cost of Growing Oranges
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes several reports from last week’s Citrus Expo seminars and trade show in Florida. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free…
Agri View: China Trade
Everett Griner talks about China now being the # 1 export market for the U.S. in today’s Agri View. China Trade…
California Strawberries and Teen Celebrity Chef Announce #KidsCookOff Recipe Contest Winners
…emphasis on sustainable farming practices, the commission works with strategic partners focusing on production and nutrition research, food safety training and education, marketing and communications, trade relations and public policy….
Dry Trees Key for Canker Management
…new phase of band canker is raising concern is Northern California. Lightle says there is little growers can do once cankers are present, except to keep excess water from irrigation…
New Canker Phase Can Be Damaging
A new phase of band canker related to botryosphaeria has increased concern in northern California almond orchards. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dani Lightle says the new phase has cankers reaching…