Members of the California agricultural delegation in Mexico City. From left, Craig McNamara, State Board of Food and Agriculture President; Felipe Chavez, Mexico City wholesaler; Chris Rosander, Raisin Administrative Committee;…
Shock Factor May Help Conservation Message
…made. Shock Factor May Help Conservation Message California dairies are efficient already due to industry standards but Medeiros says they want consumers to know they are still trying to better…
California and Mexico – a Win-Win Relationship
…also in capitalizing on the shared resources of our people, climate and economy. A strong and growing Mexican market is a win for California and a win for Mexico. In…
Recapping the 2014 California State Fair by the Numbers
…of manure were removed from the livestock area. 3.864 million feet of toilet paper were used. California State Fair Sets New Attendance Records Total attendance at the California State Fair…
Labor Training Helps Energy Efficiency
Efficient irrigation is a top priority in California. Saving money through this drought year and conserving water goes hand and hand. Education Manager for the Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program at…
California Water Situation Worsens
New numbers indicate a worsening water supply situation in California. Gary Crawford has the details. Worsening California Water Situation…
Sec. Ross in Mexico City for Governor Brown’s Trade Mission
…that, like California, has a strong connection to food and farming. It is this connection that makes Mexico an essential market for trade and greater economic cooperation. Mexico is California’s…
Farm Broadcasters Visit Salinas
The National Association of Farm Broadcasters is in California this week, learning more about our agriculture here. California network members of the NAFB, AgNet West, organized an agribusiness lunch and…
Almond Board: Addressing FSMA
The Food and Drug Administration is taking comments about their Food Safety Modernization Act that will reform safety guidelines across the board and the Almond Board is voicing their concerns….
CDFA benefits from new training initiative that helps State improve efficiency, cut red tape
…opportunities to increase efficiency and, ultimately, improve our service to the people of California. It’s a key provision in CDFA’s Strategic Plan, recognizing that we have business relationships with many…
Weird Al video demonstrates creativity, versatility of CDFA IT programming staff
…by CDFA’s Division of Measurement Standards, which is responsible for regulating all weights and measures in California. The video reflects CDFA’s philosophy that employees be encouraged to express creativity and…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
…Forestry University in Shaanxi province, and the University of California, Davis, today signed a memorandum of agreement that lays the groundwork for establishing the Sino-U.S. Joint Research Center for Food…
USDA Selects 36 Energy Facilities to Accept Biomass Deliveries
…(f/k/a Snowflake White Mountain Power) Forest Energy Corporation California Burney Forest Power Pacific Ultrapower-Chinese Station HL(Honey Lake) Power Company Rio Bravo Rocklin Collins Pine Company Thermal Energy Development Partnership, LP…
Citrus Meeting Tomorrow in Tulare County
…Tulare County The plan calls for area-wide treatments starting with Tulare County. Bob Blakely with California Citrus Mutual explains more. Meetings are planned for this week to give growers more…