…emissions.” This program is the first of its kind at CDFA and applies to its authority under the Environmental Farming Act, which states that the department should establish and oversee…
California to Host Listening Session on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
The California Department of Food and Agriculture will host a listening session on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Updated Proposed Rules for Produce…
Almond Board Announces Bee Management Practices
…on subjects including Varroa mite and other honey bee pest and disease management, nutrition and honey bee forage, impact of pesticides, and technical assistance for beekeepers. Almond orchards are often…
USDA Announces Measures to Help Farmers Diversify Weed Control Efforts
…to adopt diverse tactics for weed management in addition to herbicide control. The actions we are taking today are part of this effort.” Today USDA is announcing several of the…
Tough Decision for Southern CA Alfalfa Growers
…decision for southern California growers. Hear more of the leafhopper series: Alfalfa Pests Killing Southern CA Crops -> Leafhopper Management has Little Options -> Alfalfa Breed Showing Promise Against Pest…
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Directors Support California Farm Bureau’s Voter Guide
…storage projects, funding from this bond may also be used for regional water reliability, sustainable groundwater management and cleanup, water recycling, water conservation, watershed protection and safe drinking water, particularly…
California Certified Crop Adviser February 6, 2015 Exam Registration Period Open
…CCAs have expertise in Nutrient, Soil, Water, Crop and Pest Management. Growers interested in finding a CCA in their area can go the “Find a Professional” section of the International…
Post-Harvest Topics at Almond Field Day
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Dozens of growers showed up to the San Juaquin Sustainable Farming Projects’ almond field day in Los Banos this week. Growers heard from University of California…
Alfalfa Breed Showing Promise Against Pest
…Barlow says researchers aren’t exactly sure why the varietal is working. Hear more of the leafhopper series: Alfalfa Pests Killing Southern CA Crops -> Leafhopper Management has Little Options ->…
Bioeconomy Brings Big Opportunity to Rural America
…economic impact of the biobased products industry in the United States. Results from the new report show that the potential for future growth in the bioeconomy is significant. For example,…
Leafhopper Management has Little Options
Courtesy: UCCE Leafhoppers are causing substantial loss in southern California alfalfa, and management practices are limited. Leafhopper Mangement has Little Options Southern California alfalfa growers deal with leafhoppers every year,…
USDA Expands Access to Credit to Help More Beginning and Family Farmers
…meet the direct farming experience required for farm loan eligibility such as operation or management of a non-farm business, leadership positions while serving in the military, or advanced education in…
Alfalfa Pests Killing Southern CA Crops
…populations are big in Southern California because of the weather. Stay with AgNet West for management techniques and a breed that could be a fix to the problem all together….
Almond Industry Watching Preventative Measures Revisions
The Almond Board of California was pleased to see some changes made regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed rules for the Food Safety Modernization Act. Director of Quality Assurance…