The California raisin-type variety grape forecast is 1.95 million tons, down 13 percent from the 2013 final production. Based on the objective measurement survey conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics…
Mexico Trade Mission and Ag Labor Issues – Looking Forward
…from that promising development, we are working to create a pilot program than connects at least one California agricultural employer with Mexican officials to establish a set of protocols. Our…
Almond Board Guide on Stockpiling
In today’s Almond Update by the Almond Board of California, Associate Director for Agricultural Affairs Bob Curtis tells us about a new guide on stockpiling and food safety. Sabrina Hill…
Water Use in California – Analysis from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
…by all three sectors, environmental use is not dominant (33%, compared to 53% agricultural and 14% urban). Agricultural water use is holding steady even while the economic value of farm…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced continued progress on implementing the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill), which President Obama signed into law nearly six months ago on…
National Farmers’ Market Week Highlights Connections Between Consumers, Farmers
…way for people to buy California Grown! California leads the nation with more than 800 certified farmers markets, serving as venues for an estimated 2,200 certified agricultural producers selling high-quality…
New Data Reflects the Continued Demand for Farmers Markets
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Administrator Anne Alonzo announced today that USDA’s National Farmers Market Directory now lists 8,268 markets, an increase of 76 percent…
As Trade Mission to Mexico Ends, Collaborative Efforts Will Continue
Members of the California agricultural delegation in Mexico City. From left, Craig McNamara, State Board of Food and Agriculture President; Felipe Chavez, Mexico City wholesaler; Chris Rosander, Raisin Administrative Committee;…
USDA Announces Grants to Help Veterans and Minority Farmers Get Started in Agriculture
…will build a stronger agricultural future for our country and for the world.” Deputy Secretary Harden made this announcement at the White House during the Future of American Agriculture Champions…
Dodge Ram Continues Focus on Ag With Certification Program
Following up on a widely popular Super Bowl ad, Dodge trucks continues to focus on the agriculture community. Gary Cooper reports. Dodge Certified Agricultural Dealership Program Complete Interview with Pat…
Sec. Ross in Mexico City for Governor Brown’s Trade Mission
…further collaboration. That is why we have several individuals traveling on the Governor’s trade mission representing the agricultural sector. We have trade organizations representing organic products, pistachios, tree fruit, wine…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
UC Davis will be partnering with Northwest Agricultural and Forestry University in Yangling, Shaanxi. (Tom Watts/UC Davis graphics and China map from Wikimedia Commons) Officials from China’s Northwest Agricultural and…
USDA Selects 36 Energy Facilities to Accept Biomass Deliveries
…$25 million per year authorized for BCAP, up to 50 percent ($12.5 million) is available each year to assist biomass owners with the cost of delivery of agricultural or forest…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 3-9 National Farmers Market Week
…recognizing the important role that farmers markets play in the agricultural and food economy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture began declaring National Farmers Market Week in 2000. “National Farmers Market…