…been appointed to the Farm Bill Conference Committee. As an almond farmer and representative of California’s Central Valley, where agriculture is one of the primary drivers of the local economy,…
Asian Citrus Psyllid and Residential Citrus
…in California are currently under either full or partial quarantines due to discoveries of the Asian citrus psyllid. The list includes Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego,…
No Disaster Assistance Without Farm Bill
While the totals are not in yet, a large number of cattle may have been lost in last weekend’s snowstorms in South Dakota. This brings up the fact there is…
California Table Grape Update
…Late season runs October through January. Retailer promotions such as in-store activities with California grape samplings, and point-of-purchase materials to create eye-catching displays help to move California grapes to the…
Natural Predator to Fight Asian Citrus Psyllid
Researchers in California are using a natural predator to fight the Asian citrus psyllid. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report UC Riverside Biological Control Specialist…
America’s Farmers Grow Communities
…Click to Open or Download Audio Report Farmers in 14 of California’s top ag counties are eligible to win. Click here to see if your county is included. Farmers have…
Almond Board: Almond Growers and Bee Health
…the US – to the tune of more than 1.5 million colonies heading to California each February and March for the almond bloom. She has a request of growers: Plant…
CA Citrus Mutual on Governor’s Veto of Citrus Bill
The following is a press release from California Citrus Mutual: With his veto pen in hand, Governor Jerry Brown once again signaled to Californians and the Nation that agriculture is…
Meat and Poultry Safety Tips
With the big health alert involving California poultry producer Foster Farms, it’s a good time to remember safe meat handling. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The health alert…
Strawberry Commission Awarded Grant
The California Department of Food and Agriculture gives a big boost to the California Strawberry Commission Click to Open or Download Audio Report The CDFA gave the commission a three-year…
Brown Vetoes Citrus Protection Bill
Governor Jerry Brown As the Asian citrus psyllid continues to spread across the state, Governor Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would have helped protect California’s citrus crop. AB…
Public Health Alert for Chicken Products Produced at Three Foster Farms Facilities
…associated with raw chicken products produced by Foster Farms at three facilities in California. At this point in the investigation, FSIS is unable to link the illnesses to a specific…
Citrus Growers Waiting for Action
Growers in the heart of California’s top citrus area are stuck in a holding pattern, as they wait for word on how the state plans to manage additional findings of…
California Ag Headlines for October 8
…the diverse people involved in California’s food and agricultural systems. The California Department of Food and Agriculture organizes the event, which is held at the UC Davis conference center. The…