…set out by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service’s National Organic Program and be certified compliant by an approved agent of the program. Survey results are available at www.nass.usda.gov/organics or the Quick…
Pecan Pies at Risk Following Hurricane Irma
…weeks before harvest. The University of Georgia estimated that 30 percent of production may have been lost after high winds sent pods flying off branches and blew down trees. Bloomberg…
Tulare County ACP Suppression Continues
…Counties have been successful in reducing psyllid numbers for more than a year. Link to UC IPM’s list of pysllid effective materials: ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/r107304411.html by Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program…
Growers Set for Sizable Walnut Harvest
This year’s weather has pushed the schedule back by approximately a week, but the walnut harvest is just around the corner. Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor for Glenn County, Dani…
SNAP Draws Strong Praise
…adults. She says SNAP has boosted recipient employment and the overall economy. Economy She says block granting or capping the program would undermine that effect, noting the program also provides…
Farm Aid Concert Served Certified Humane Meats
…livestock traditionally, humanely and sustainably. All Niman Ranch pork, beef, lamb and prepared products are certified under the Certified Humane program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Medfly Quarantine Issued in Los Angeles County
…through commercial channels. Sterile male Medflies are being released in the areas of detection. The program has shown a good success rate in eradicating the pest in previous instances. As…
Almond Board: Low-Dust Harvest Equipment Demos
…and programs to the Secretary of Agriculture for approval, and reviewing program results and effectiveness. All programs approved by the Board of Directors are implemented and managed by Almond Board…
Roberts Wants Farm Bill to Target SNAP Fraud
Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts has indicated he wants to use the farm bill as a way to target fraud in the food stamp program. Bloomberg makes the interpretation from…
Almond Harvest Continues, Postharvest Irrigation Importance
This time of year, almond growers are primarily focused on getting their crops harvested, but it’s also a time to remember the importance of postharvest irrigation. UC Cooperative Extension Pomology…
Head of USDA Organic Program Stepping Down
The leader of the Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program will step down at the end of the month. Miles McEvoy will vacate the position overseeing the program and return…
Apply for Value-Added Producer Grant Program
The United States Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Value-Added Producer Grant Program. USDA recently announced the availability of $18 million for the program administered by USDA…
USDA Restructuring Efforts Move Forward
…Inspection Service to the trade mission area, merge the International Food Commodity Procurement program from the Farm Service Agency with the domestic Commodity Food Procurement program, and merging the Center…
California Wine Grape Harvest in High Gear
…are now being mechanically harvested. Harvester technology has developed to a point that grapes can retain better quality and have the advantage of being delivered quicker. The wine grape harvest…