…agriculture production. The survey is a complete inventory of all known organic producers that are certified, exempt from certification, and transitioning to certified organic production. “Total organic product sales by…
Farm Bill and ARC/PLC Decision Aid Tool Workshops
…questions. Registration: Click Here to Register! Jan. 30, 2015, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Heidrick Ag History Museum, 1962 Hays Lane, Woodland, CA 95776 Feb. 2, 2015, 9:00 a.m….
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…investment in private lands conservation. Improved quantification tools, multi-resource crediting, and projects that substantively engage corporate or financial partners are the types of activities NRCS is pursuing. As an example,…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review January 23
…this edition of USDA Week In Review, a tool for improving your health, streamlining USDA services, and cleaner water and better roads. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.rd.usda.gov…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detection in Tulare County Expands Quarantine Into Fresno County
…disease. There is no cure once a tree becomes infected, the diseased tree will decline in health and produce bitter, misshaped fruit until it dies. HLB has been detected just…
Silicon Valley Bank Foresees Breakout Year Ahead for U.S. Fine Wine Business
…off premise in 2014. This poor performance is likely to continue in 2015. • Planting: Grape planting is shifting regionally. Oregon and Washington are showing strong growth in planting on…
UC Makes Gains in Rebuilding its Extension Service
…sought public input, receiving more than 900 individual comments last year, including from agricultural organizations. Allen-Diaz described this process, which she implemented five years ago, as “critically important” in determining…
Use of Fumigant to Face Additional State Restrictions
…nut, vegetable and ornamental crops. Chloropicrin is used prior to planting these crops to clean the soil, which in turn helps to control diseases and pests. It is injected into…
USDA Week In Review January 16
…U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, farming’s future, improving water quality, and an American Dream house. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.rd.usda.gov…
Dithane® F-45 Rainshield® Fungicide Registered for Walnuts
…easy to pour, with virtually no dust, and is non-abrasive to equipment. Dithane F-45 can be tank mixed with commonly-used copper products. Additionally, the “Rainshield” technology – a combination of…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2015
…of 2015. Those issue areas include: efforts to enhance international trade opportunities, business tax reform, farm bill implementation, the overall farm economy and energy availability and affordability. According to Stallman,…
The Fresno Food Expo Celebrates with Agricultural Tour
…and exhibitors. More than 150 exhibitors and 750 key pre-qualified international and domestic buyers are expected to participate. Registration forms and additional information is available at www.FresnoFoodExpo.com. Exhibitors can take…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Makes Major Announcement Regarding Conservation Projects
…resources on private lands. In addition to supporting local conservation goals, clean land and water investments create jobs in local communities. Conservation work involves building and maintaining infrastructure, such as…
Port Slowdowns are Affecting Farm Shipments
…loss of commerce. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com. Used with permission from Ag Alert, and the California Farm Bureau Federation….