…Canadian establishment number “265.” The products were distributed into commerce in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia. The problem…
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
…the orchard, deep rip it, put soil amendments on, fix up the irrigation system and get it all prepped and marked, and then next winter plant baby trees,” Davis said….
The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards
…income communities WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2014 – Today, First Lady Michelle Obama joins U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to announce proposed guidelines for local school wellness policies. The…
Two UC Farm Advisors issue Article on Alfalfa’s Resilience to Drought
Rachael Freeman Long and Steve Orloff wrote the article for the University of California’s online Alfalfa and Forage News. They say in general perennial crops, such as orchards and vineyards,…
USDA Announces New Grants to Help Communities Meet Water Challenges in Coming Years
$6 Million in Fiscal Year 2014, Up to $30 Million Over Next Five Years Available WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA’s National Institute…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA February 21
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.usda.gov/oce/…
Bay Delta Conservation Plan Public Review Period Extended 60 Days
…copy of the documents please email BDCP.comments@noaa.gov. Comments must be received electronically or postmarked on or before June 13, 2014. Click here for more information on how to submit comments….
USDA Releases a First Look at 2012 Census of Agriculture Results
…federal, state and local governments, agribusinesses, trade associations and many others,” said Vic Tolomeo, Director of the USDA-NASS, Pacific Region. “When we look at the data for California, we can…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
…wheat silage are still the best forages for his milking herd. Over the years, he’s made use of alternative feeds such as culled fruits and vegetables, including citrus, pomegranates, peaches,…
EPA Protects Wetlands in Calif. and Ariz. with $1.5 Million in Grants
…research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution. EPA will accept applications for the 2014 grant cycle…
Washington Firm Recalls Dried Egg Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
…the Julian dates “0813,” “1083,” “1093,” “1433,” “1443,” “1573,” “1723,” “2063,” “2163,” “2173,” “2183” “2243,” “2253,” “2183,” “2533,” “2543,” “2553,” “2563,” “2623,” “2633,”“2673,” “2683,” “2693” and “2703” 3.2-oz. bags of…
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…Commissioner’s Office 555 Airport Way, Suite E Camarillo, CA 93010 February 26, 2014 – 6p.m. to 8p.m. (San Diego/Escondido) San Diego County Farm Bureau 1670 E. Valley Parkway Escondido, CA…
California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products
California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products Produced Without the Benefit of Full Inspection WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2014 – Rancho Feeding Corporation, a Petaluma, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 8,742,700 pounds,…
Aquaponics Curriculum Teaches New Fish Farming Techniques to Ag Students
…to right: students Erin Paz, Bianca De La Cruz, advisor John Wright, instructor Audrey Bonomi, students Estevan Brown and Leila Kimbler-Cantu. Young, a Sanger area grower (J and J Aquafarms)…