…work directly with local communities to develop comprehensive strategies that use local food systems to meet a variety of needs. Local Food, Local Places will put communities in a strong…
New Funding for Fight Against Citrus Greening
…state agencies in responding to citrus greening. The Group includes representatives from USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), and National Institute of Food and…
Ongoing Water Crisis Takes Toll on Citrus
…to secure a supply of water to keep trees alive,” TBID General Manager Sean Geivet said. While a few growers did as Fisher did by purchasing enough water to produce…
California Wheat Farmer Installed as USW Chairman
…and their work,” Motter said. “I am honored to continue representing all U.S. wheat farmers overseas, sharing the message that we grow the most reliable supply of high quality wheat…
More Cling Peach Acreage Needed
…contracts from the largest peach processors in the state. Demand for canned peaches has surpassed the current domestic supply, so processors are looking for ways to entice California farmers to…
Bare Facts About Bees
How much of your food depends on honeybees? Would you say it’s every other bite? How about one in three bites, or every fifth bite? Sabrina Hill has the answer….
Funding Boost for Groundwater Banking Program
…Irrigation District has received federal funding for the Southwest Groundwater Banking Program. Recharging our groundwater supply will not only help to address the overdraft in the region, but will assist…
USDA Takes Steps to Stop PEDv, PDCoV
…state or federal authorities. While the PEDv does not pose a threat to human health or food safety, it is causing a tremendous hardship for American pork producers. It has…
California Hay Report
Compared to last week: Prices traded mostly steady in most areas. Demand remained very good in all regions on active trading activity. The supply of hay in California is very…
Organizations Confirm Support for Biotech Wheat
…further innovation in research as wheat represents about 20 percent of human calorie intake, making it an essential part of the global diet and critical to food security. As demand…
Costa Announces $6.3 Million in Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants
…know that water means more nutritious food for the world and good jobs for Californians,” said Costa. “In the midst of this horrific drought, this critical funding will provide some…
USDA Announces Funding, Issues Federal Order to Combat PEDv
…Service (APHIS) or State animal health officials. These viruses do not pose any risk to human health or food safety, and they are commonly detected in countries around the world….
More Water Users Receive Notices of Curtailment
…of due process, the board’s methods for calculating supply and demand, how it quantifies public trust and public health and safety needs, and how voluntary curtailment agreements already in place…
Key Agriculture Componet Added to Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…Environmental Protection Agency. The new category will spotlight the multiple benefits gained from farming and ranching, including innovative and sustainable approaches to water and energy conservation, food crop production efficiency,…