As firefighters in Southern California worked to achieve full containment on the Thomas Fire, agricultural officials in Ventura County issued their first estimate of damage to crops and farm structures,…
Almond Board: Record Breaking Almond Conference
The annual almond conference broke a record this year. Mike Mason, Chairman of the Almond Board give us some highlights. Mike Mason From the Almond Board of California:Almond Board of…
Changes to California Agriculture Coming in 2018
The coming year is poised for some significant changes to California agriculture. Several different sectors of the industry will be coming under new guidelines throughout 2018. Beginning January 1, 2018,…
Lower Milk Prices in 2018?
…across the board as we enter the time of year when dairy consumption typically drops. North adds, “We’re continuing to make product that’s adding to an already large supply, so…
Citrus Avoids Damage with Short Periods of Freeze
…be stronger and less prone to fruit drop. For the time being, it appears Mother Nature has delivered an early Christmas present for Valley citrus growers. from California Citrus Mutual…
Groups Want Tax-Extender Bill Passed in 2017
…credits. The groups attaching their names to the letter represent energy, agriculture, business, transportation, and real estate. The groups, which include the American Farm Bureau and National Biodiesel Board, say…
Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Reflects on Year of Progress
…more than 2.9 billion board feet of wood, leading to improved forest conditions and contributing wood products to local economies; Used Farm Bill authorities to work on 60 projects addressing…
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Pays It Forward with Research Achievements
…just some of the many ways in which ARS research impacts Americans across the board-from producers and processors to consumers. To learn more about the latest ARS advances, visit the…
FSA – A Vital Source of Assistance to America’s Farmers and Ranchers
…California, including loans and other disaster assistance programs. New Farmers U.S. Agriculture Secretary Perdue and Steve Records, the Vice-President of Field Operations for SCORE signing the SCORE Agreement. In August,…
Almond Update: Publication for Sustainable Farming
…the Almond Board of California: New for 2017, Growing Good is an annual publication that is meant to show what sustainability means to the California Almond industry, highlighting our commitment…
Still Little to No Pesticides on 2016 CA Produce
Tests on produce collected by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) indicate that the vast majority of fruits and vegetables available for sale in California meet stringent pesticide safety…
California Citrus Production Outpaces Florida
…According to the University of California Davis, it would be the first time that California has outperformed Florida citrus in more than 70 years. California fresh orange production actually decreased…
Medfly Quarantine in San Mateo County
A part of San Mateo County is now under Medfly quarantine after finding two Mediterranean fruit flies, or Medflies, in the City of Half Moon Bay. The California Department of…
Almond Board: Happy Holidays from Your Almond Family
The Almond Board of California would like to wish you and your family the happiest of holidays. The almond board family put a “California almond” twist on this classic holiday…