Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture California is the nation’s leading agricultural state, with 76,400 farms producing more than 400 commodities with a farm-gate value of $54…
Almond Board: More on AIM
…in water used to grow each pound of almonds achieved by our industry over the last 20 years. Sustainable Water Resources: An exploration of the best ways to leverage a…
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
…to RMA’s regional office state directory. Current policyholders also have until the sales closing date to make any changes to their existing contracts. A list of commodities eligible for the…
Negative Press Fueled by Social Media
Social Media Fueled Out-of-Context Finger Pointing During Prolonged Drought Several industries, headlined by almonds, fell victim to negative press regarding their water use during this drought and social media makes…
National Almond Day
…to celebrate National Almond Day February 16. History of Almonds Those almonds you pop as a midday snack travelled a long, roundabout way before settling in California where about 80…
‘My Job Depends on Ag’ at the World Ag Expo
…well. This would make a huge difference to the farmers of California. We have “My Job Depends on Ag” decals you can purchase on our Merchandise page, to further help…
Malaysian Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…vegetables from their property. Instead, they may be consumed or processed (i.e. juiced, frozen, cooked, or ground in the garbage disposal) on the property where they were picked. These actions…
Analysts Outline Changing Situation in Wine Business
…and another 20,000 acres removed since the 2015 harvest. Many of those vineyards have been replaced by tree crops such as pistachios and almonds. “These removals will likely continue at…
Cost Estimates for Growing Romaine Hearts and Organic Spinach Released
…the Central Coast Region.” These two studies can be downloaded for free from the UC Davis Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics website athttp://coststudies.ucdavis.edu. Cost-of-production studies for many commodities are…
Almond Board: Almond Spraying During Wet Years
…bees. Almond Board Director of Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis, says things are little different during a wet year. Almond Spraying During Wet Years From Almonds.com The blossoms of nearly all…
Agri View: Peanut Crop
…days thus keeping the pickers out of the field. In this video two KMC 3376 six row peanut pickers are pulled by a John Deere 7830 and 8235R tractors. The…
Welcome Rains May Be a Challenge to Almond Blossoms
…Management Practices for California Almonds” (Almonds.com/BeeBMPs) includes strategies for protecting honey bees while also protecting the crop. The most important strategy is to spray fungicides only after bees have removed…
Ag Education Program Revamps Website
…California’s annual economy, and the state produces more than 400 commodities. CFAITC strives to ensure California’s 7 million students —the next generation of consumers, parents and decision-makers—grow up with an…
Agri View: China Relations
…items. The effects of the decree combined with slower economic growth to reduce demand for many commodities. A recent structural shift in China’s wine imports illustrates these changes. During China’s…