…project across the state, in recognition of the 100th anniversary of University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE). Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project May 8th One…
Late Rains Could Mean Water Market Activity
The California Department of Water Resources will look at their updated water storage numbers this month that will include the late March and early April rainstorms. Those numbers could potentially…
Livestock Producers Sign-up for USDA Assistance Programs Starts Tomorrow
Val Dolcini Livestock producers can sign up for USDA Assistance programs starting tomorrow. California State Director of USDA Farm Service Directory Val Dolcini says they are expecting a lot of…
ILRP Third-Party Benefits
Third-party agencies designed to help growers deal with the Irrigated Land Regulatory Program will be the middle man between growers and the water board. They also will save growers hassle…
McNamara Named Agriculturalist of the Year
Farmer and president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, Craig McNamara is named Agriculturalist of the Year by the California State Fair. Agriculturalist of the Year For…
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
…most agriculturally rich and diverse region in the world – California’s San Joaquin Valley. This year marks the introduction of the “Buyer’s Choice” Award, which replaces last year’s “Industry Award,”…
Almond Board: Grower Field Day Tuesday April 15
Today the Almond Board has a special invitation for growers. Senior Specialist for Industry Relations Jenny Nicolau explains. Grower Field Day Tuesday April 15 To learn more about specific times,…
2013 California and Nevada Vegetable Crop Summary Report
The 2013 California and Nevada Vegetable Crop Summary is now in and Sabrina Hill gives us the numbers from this report. 2013 California and Nevada Vegetable Crop Summary Report…
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast-No Changes From Last Month for California
Although Florida suffered another drop in Valencia oranges this month of 4 million boxes, California had no changes according to Max Lord of the USDA Ag Statistics Service in Washington…
FSA County Employees Gather for Livestock Disaster Assistance Program Training
…up for the programs beginning Tuesday April 15, 2014. It is funded by the Farm Bill that California State Executive Director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency…
Webinar Series Helps Growers/Exporters Navigate Websites
The California Centers for International Trade Development have created a series of webinars to assist grower/shippers. This week they held one on navigating websites to find regulations and contacts. Export…
CDFA Identifies ACP Quarantine Area in SLO County
…on the west by the coast of California. A link to the quarantine map may be found here: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/pe/InteriorExclusion/acp_quarantine.html#maps The quarantine prohibits the movement of citrus and curry tree nursery…
CITD Webinar on Food Exporting
The California Center for International Trade Development is hosting a a series of informational webinars. This week’s is about Navigating Food Export Regulations and Documentation. Sign up for the webinar…
California Ranked at Bottom of Agribusiness Friendliness Index
…states – New Mexico, Mississippi, Alabama, New York and California at the bottom. Please CLICK HERE to view the full report. To read the report on California, please CLICK HERE….