A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, healthy eating at schools, organic egg…
State Water Project Deliveries Increased Slightly
…because of Delta pumping restrictions to protect threatened and endangered fish species — was in 2006. SWP allocations for recent years: 2014 – 5 percent 2013 – 35 percent 2012…
Fresno County Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Water Supply for County’s Federal Water Contractors
…safe, wholesome, affordable food supply for consumers throughout the United States and abroad. “Regulatory restrictions have negatively impacted water availability. Though Mother Nature has been dry, rain and snow have…
Grape Industry Bracing for Dry 2015
…recent storms bringing some precipitation to the state, the agriculture industry is bracing for another year with water restrictions. The wine industry has seen their markets go stale due to…
California’s Diversity Reflected In Pesticide Outreach
…issue right now,” Yang said of the invasive species’ impact on Hmong farmers. Some Hmong families don’t like to use pesticides, he said, and will ask for an organic solution….
VOC Restrictions on the Horizon
The agriculture industry might see some regulations on volatile organic compound usage this year. VOC Restrictions on the Horizon VOC usage limits haven’t been much of a concern to growers…
CDFA Announces New Grant Funding Opportunity for Nitrogen Management Research
…(e.g., prior FREP research findings). These demonstrations should implement practices at the field scale in organic and conventional fertilizers. Applicants are invited to submit full proposals to FREP by March…
Nationwide USDA Organic Survey Underway
Study of Organic Agriculture Production will Help Develop Programs for Producers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just kicked off the Organic Survey to gather detailed data on U.S. organic…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…pool may also emphasize expected benefits to historically underserved producers, veterans, and organic producers. Applications in the fields of economics and sociology as they relate to natural resources are also…
Use of Fumigant to Face Additional State Restrictions
New restrictions for the soil fumigation uses of chloropicrin have been issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, despite scientific data provided by the agricultural sector that restrictions already…
California Crop and Weather Report
…crops. In Fresno County, the winter green vegetables were in different stages of development with all requiring irrigation and fertilizer due to the lack of rain. Organic broccoli was harvested…
Executives Predict Future of Agriculture at AFBF Annual Convention VIP Event
…public’s appetite for organic, GMO-free, gluten-free and locally sourced, sustainable foods will continue to grow, Leech predicted, and Wal-Mart is dedicated to delivering those goods at affordable prices. “We’ve heard…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine In Riverside County
…square miles. In addition, properties within 200 meters of detections are being treated with an organic formulation of Spinosad, which originates from naturally-occurring bacteria, in order to eliminate any mated…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals for 2015 Fertilizer Research and Education Grants
…These demonstrations should implement practices at the field scale in organic and conventional fertilizers. Other priority research areas are developing Best Management Practices (BMPs), along with evaluating strategies and potential…