…has been detected just once in California – in 2012 on a single residential property in Hacienda Heights, Los Angeles County. This plant disease does not affect human health. Residents…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review January 30
…In this edition of USDA Week In Review, tracking the snow, chipping in for rural economies, and exporting American agriculture. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.rd.usda.gov www.fas.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Red Palm Weevil Eradicated From Laguna Beach, California
…community aware of this invasive species, the USDA, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), and the Orange County Agricultural Commissioner teamed-up with specialists from the University of California,…
State and Federal Officials to Disscuss Drought Operations With California State Board of Food and Agriculture
…California Water Commission; Ron Jacobsma, Friant Water Authority; Jeffrey Sutton, Tehama-Colusa Canal Authority; Eric Averett, Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District; Jason Gianquinto, Semitropic Water Storage District. The California State Board…
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
…agriculture production. The survey is a complete inventory of all known organic producers that are certified, exempt from certification, and transitioning to certified organic production. “Total organic product sales by…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detection in Tulare County Expands Quarantine Into Fresno County
…once in California – in 2012 on a single residential property in Hacienda Heights, Los Angeles County. This plant disease does not affect human health. Residents in the area who…
Silicon Valley Bank Foresees Breakout Year Ahead for U.S. Fine Wine Business
…specializes in commercial banking for premium wineries and vineyards and the industries that support them. SVB has the largest team of commercial bankers dedicated to the wine industry of any…
Red Palm Weevil Eradicated from California
…has met this standard as the last confirmed detection of RPW occurred on January 18, 2012. RPW is one of three giant palm weevils of the genus Rhynchophorus that are…
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…
The Fresno Food Expo Celebrates with Agricultural Tour
…product or packaging concept that has or will be introduced to the market between July 25, 2014 and July 23, 2015. Applications will be made available to interested companies in…
Port Slowdowns are Affecting Farm Shipments
…company hasn’t lost any business, she said she’s had to give discounts to customers who didn’t receive their product on time, to help them compensate for their lost sales. Brandon…
Fruit Size and Drop Factors in Citrus Crop Forecast
…and Fruit Size chart. (.pdf) The February Citrus Crop Forecast is scheduled for Tuesday February 10, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time and will be “Live” here on AgNet West.com….