(From CDFA) The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will begin accepting applications on September 29, 2014 for a second round of funding for the State Water Efficiency and…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Unveils Key New Risk Management Programs
…Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri and the Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) at Texas A&M (co-leads for the National Association of Agricultural and Food Policy),…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Formation of the New Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture
…investments and develop policies that will empower all producers to adapt to climate change and to mitigate its consequences. Long term global food security depends on us acting together now.”…
USDA to Collect Data on Chemicals Applied to Vegetables
…produce a safe, high-quality food supply,” said Vic Tolomeo, Director of the NASS Pacific Regional Field Office. “The data will help support the policies and programs that protect the health…
California Shell Eggs: Daily Egg Report
Benchmark prices are steady. Asking prices for next week are 2 cents lower on Jumbo, 2 cents higher for Extra Large and Large and 6 cents higher for Medium and…
Large Crop Dropping Rice, Cotton Prices
…there will be less rice and cotton yield than projected last month, a huge forecasted yearly increase is driving prices down. Gary Crawford explains. Large Crop Dropping Rice, Cotton Prices…
Olive Oil Quality Standards to be Introduced in California
(From CDFA) The California Department of Food and Agriculture has approved grading and labeling standards for California olive oil, which are scheduled to take effect on September 26, 2014, in…
California’s Fertilizer Research Conference Comes to Modesto October 29-30, 2014
(From CDFA) The California Department of Food and Agriculture and the Western Plant Health Association are hosting their 22nd annual fertilizer research conference at the DoubleTree Hotel in Modesto on…
California School District Rewrites Menu for Student Lunches
…transform their lunch program to provide healthier, locally-sourced food. Jake Schoneker and his student journalists at Media Enterprise Alliance report the story as part of our Student Reporting Labs Network….
NRCS Selects California Projects for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…support a farmer-initiated effort for monitoring and evaluating pollinator habitat, and educating and engaging agricultural producers in pollinator conservation. As 30 percent of U.S. food crops depend on honey bee…
Leopold Conservation Award Finalists Announced
…to balance the farm’s bottom line with environmentally sound practices to support the local food economy. The farm has an extensive education and outreach program, including popular tours, events, class…
Drought Has Strengthened Bond to Ag
…desk. Some growers in the state are paying a high cost for water now, and although that water may not be there in the future, they also can’t afford prices…
Ag Leaders On Hand as Governor Brown Signs Landmark Groundwater Legislation
…important that we take these steps to preserve and protect one of our most valuable resources, groundwater,” said California State Board of Food and Agriculture President Craig McNamara. “Not very…
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
…Water quality and use Invasive pests / pest protection / pesticide issues Labor / immigration Supply chain Food safety Organics Sustainable agriculture Best management practices Air quality / energy Trade…