…effective communications. All members of Kern County agriculture are encouraged to attend this year’s event to hear presentations from representatives of the Kern County Ag Commissioner, Farm Bureau President., Deputy…
Western View: The Persistent Pecan
…first commercial orchard were planted in the 1970s. Compared to other nuts, The market was ho-hum, and it was a costly nut to grow. But there were people here who…
Nationwide USDA Organic Survey Underway
…or online by April 3, 2015. To learn more about the survey, the USDA Organic Working Group will host a webinar on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. ET. The…
Farm Bill and ARC/PLC Decision Aid Tool Workshops
…consideration. Please take a moment to complete a brief online survey so that we can ensure adequate space for all participants. Feel free to contact anrprogramsupport@ucanr.edu if you have any…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…being welcomed. Under CIG, Environmental Quality Incentives Program funds are used to award competitive grants to non-Federal governmental or nongovernmental organizations, Tribes, or individuals. The 2014 Farm Bill also included…
Cattlemen Urge Renewal of Trade Promotion Authority
…of tariff and non-tariff trade barriers that hinder the industry’s ability to meet free market demand for beef in the Pacific Rim. “The governments of many of our competitors are…
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
…Fresno County Boundary Line. The quarantine map is available online at www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/go/acp-qmaps. The quarantine prohibits the movement of citrus and curry tree nursery stock out of the quarantine area and…
USDA’s Smart-Tracker Tool For Nutrition and Health
USDA offers a free, online tool to help us track our diet, exercise, and calories. Rod Bain reports. USDA’s Smart-Tracker Tool For Nutrition and Health…
Citrus Industry This Week: OJ Marketing Order; Psyllid Populations
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report from the Florida Citrus Commission and information on psyllid counts. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and…
Silicon Valley Bank Foresees Breakout Year Ahead for U.S. Fine Wine Business
…beyond traditional banking services. Silicon Valley Bank is a member of global financial services firm SVB Financial Group (Nasdaq: SIVB). More information on the company can be found at www.svb.com….
UC Makes Gains in Rebuilding its Extension Service
…on which the farming community has come to depend. With 68 new Extension advisors and specialists since 2010 — and other new hirings in the queue or being planned —…
Use of Fumigant to Face Additional State Restrictions
…increase food production prices in California as opposed to our competitors.” Carolyn O’Donnell of the California Strawberry Commission described chloropicrin as “critical” to the control of certain soilborne pests, and…
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…