…Service (NASS) in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), bunches per vine totaled 36.5, compared to last year’s record bunch count of 47.7. Acreage of bearing…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Next Week
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency Administrator Juan M. Garcia today announced that farmers can enroll in the Cotton Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) from Aug. 11, 2014 through…
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)
…of agricultural water used. But even as the agricultural economy is growing, the rest of the economy is growing faster. Today, farm production and food processing only generate about 2%…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…through RD’s Repowering Assistance Program. TITLE X – Horticulture Farmers Market Promotion Program: On May 8, USDA announced the availability of $15 million through this program. Local Foods Promotion Program:…
Another ACP Discovery in SLO County
…the movement of citrus nursery stock and citrus fruit will be established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture to prevent the spread of this serious plant pest. Control…
National Farmers’ Market Week Highlights Connections Between Consumers, Farmers
…the people who produce their fresh fruits and vegetables. At a time when there is more interest than ever before about the origins of food, these markets have the answers,…
New Data Reflects the Continued Demand for Farmers Markets
…that will expand USDA’s support for local and regional foods by providing easy access to the most current information about the local food market. Alonzo made the announcements at the…
As Trade Mission to Mexico Ends, Collaborative Efforts Will Continue
…sector: Craig McNamara, President of the CA State Board of Food and Agriculture, Bryce Lundberg, Lundberg Farms/ CA State Board of Food and Agriculture; Joy Sterling, Iron Horse Vineyards; Jake…
Shock Factor May Help Conservation Message
…Medeiros says they want consumers to know they are still trying to better their operations by revamping their water cleaning process and feeding some human food waste to their cows….
California and Mexico – a Win-Win Relationship
…our meeting with Mexico’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA) we discussed the great opportunities for cooperation between our two markets that can have long lasting…
Recapping the 2014 California State Fair by the Numbers
…capital improvements Exhibits 3,696 lbs. of fresh food harvested from The Farm presented by Save Mart Supermarkets and donated to local food banks during fair. 2,500 completed Read to Ride…
USDA Announces Grants to Help Veterans and Minority Farmers Get Started in Agriculture
…farming and ranching. The funding, provided through the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, also known as the 2501 Program, will…