Huanglongbing disease has yet to cause significant losses here in California, however in Florida it has destroyed entire groves. At the 2014 Citrus Expo, growers talked about systems that have…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change and CDFA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…In 2013, CDFA was awarded more than $18 million to enhance the competitiveness of the state’s specialty crop sector. Funding supported 64 projects that we selected through a competitive review…
CDFA Releases Draft Statewide Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program EIR, Announces Public Meetings
…Program EIR triggers a 45-day period for public review and comment. Written and oral comments will be accepted, and all comments received in response to the draft will be addressed…
Table Olive Growers Report a ‘Real Bad’ Crop
…the availability of labor,” he said. “So many crops are coming on early this year and there’s going to be a competitive market.” Turner said while he doesn’t have much…
Draft Program Environmental Impact Report
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is circulating a Draft Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the Statewide Plant Pest and Management Program for a 45-day public review and comment…
USDA Reopens Chinese Market Access for California Citrus
…U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade in December 2013. In April 2014, APHIS and AQSIQ officials met to discuss a proposed work plan that included protocols to effectively reduce…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review August 22
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.cnpp.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov…
Almond Board Presents New Almonds Website
…with upgrades. She tells us there were a couple of reasons for the new site. To see the website, visit www.almonds.com To register for the 2014 Almond Conference, visit www.almondconference.com…
Measure to Protect Female Farm Laborers
…are identifying, preventing, and reporting sexual harassment in the workplace. Monning says women who work in farm labor can be easier targets for some types of predators. SB 1087 establishes…
Drought Relief Food Giveaway
Responding to a food shortage and increased demand caused by California’s historic drought, California’s business, agriculture, and civic organizations are partnering with the California Community Food Bank to form the…
Water Forum August 29 in Fresno
…as it happens. AgNet West will live stream the main portion of the event on our website, www.agnetwest.com. Live stream testing will begin at about 4:20 for website visitors to…
What’s on Your Pork Bucket List?
…manager Amy Busch says great ideas are being submitted. Just for sharing your #porkbucketlist, a few lucky individuals will have those dreams realized. Again, more details are available at porkbucketlist.com….
USDA Video: Farmers Markets More Popular Than Ever
USDA is making it easier for farmers to sell directly to consumers. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.usdalocalfooddirectories.com/ Find a local Farmers Market near you….
FSA Administrator Juan Garcia Set to Retire
…our relay race of teamwork continues towards that next sunrise.” Garcia will remain in his position until a successor is chosen. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack commented on Garcia’s retirement saying…