…36 percent of the total production. Tomatoes, head lettuce, and onions claim the highest values in the U.S., accounting for 29 percent of the total value when combined. In 2014,…
State and Federal Officials to Disscuss Drought Operations With California State Board of Food and Agriculture
…government officials, agricultural representatives and citizens to discuss current issues of concern to California agriculture. This meeting will be streamed online at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/LiveMediaStream.html Follow the Board on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/Cafood_agboard…
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…
Kern Ag Community Continues to Promote Successful Spray Safe Effort
…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…
Nationwide USDA Organic Survey Underway
…organic crop and livestock producers. Farmers and ranchers can fill out the survey online via a secure website, www.agcensus.usda.gov, or return their form by mail. Federal law (Title 7, U.S….
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…Tuesday, February 24, 2015. To apply electronically, visit http://www.grants.gov or contact a local NRCS office. Today’s announcement was made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. The 2014 Farm Bill builds…
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
Adult Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama. Photograph by Douglas L. Caldwell, University of Florida. A portion of Fresno County along its border with Tulare County has been placed under…
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
…Story by Ching Lee Originally published in Ag Alert by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com….
Use of Fumigant to Face Additional State Restrictions
…sites. Story by Steve Adler Originally published in Ag Alert by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Steve Adler is associate editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at sadler@cfbf.com….
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…
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…
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….