…enable the federal government to partner with the private sector and rural communities to build modern broadband infrastructure in areas with insufficient internet service. Insufficient service is defined as connection…
Water Allocations Updated for CVP South-of-Delta Contractors
Last week the Bureau of Reclamation issued the updated allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) South-of-Delta contractors for the 2019 contract year. South-of-Delta agricultural water service contractors will now be…
Legislation to Bring Cell-Cultured Meat Products Under USDA Jurisdiction
…Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act, which are the primary guidelines that govern FSIS jurisdiction and oversight responsibilities. Over the past year, the USDA and FDA have been at…
2018 Had the Lowest Wine Export Value in Six Years
…groups will continue to work toward better access to foreign markets for U.S. wines which is particularly important to California, as the state is responsible for 90 percent of all…
Exploring the Complexity of Seed Development
…to better understand breeding methods and how they’re evolving today and how research are bringing those products into the growers’ hands to be able to produce them in the fields.”…
Almond Matters: Springtime Monitoring Important for Orchard Success
…Peach Twig Borer, Oriental Fruit Moth, and particularly Navel Orangeworm will better prepare growers for what course of action will be necessary. “A lot of growers will monitor their traps…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2019 Conservation Innovation Grants
…adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. The proposed projects should augment existing NRCS technical tools (planning, assessment and/or delivery) to better facilitate conservation on…
Follow the Basic Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed
…seed treatment processes such as: enhancing seed coating polymers and application processes to keep active ingredients on the seed and reduce dust-off; developing new flow agents for use with planting…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…Act of 2018. Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP): On March 8, 2019, FNS issued the information memorandum for CSFP and the exception for temporary monthly certification periods. Food Distribution Program on…
2017 Census of Agriculture Data Now Available
…demographics, economics, land and activities on U.S. farms and ranches. Some key highlights include: There are 2.04 million farms and ranches (down 3.2 percent from 2012) with an average size…
Almond Update: Industry Standards Led to Produce Safety Rule Discretion
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced an enforcement discretion policy for certain crops under the requirements of the Produce Safety Rule portion of the Food Safety Modernization Act…
Almond Matters: Sustainable Practices Improve Overall Industry
…myriad of ways. Expanding sustainability in the almond industry is assisting growers better manage water supplies and nitrogen needs, in turn improving overall crop efficiency and profitability of orchards. The…
Many Uses of Dill and Why Grow Your Own
…help keep your mouth fresh and clean. Dill also attracts beneficial insects, such as ladybugs. Dill grows in zones 3-7 as a summer annual. In zones 8-11, it works better…
Upgrading California’s Water Grid for Future Needs
…really active partner with the state and with locals on assessing what investments are needed and how to manage it better…the second is data…things like measuring evapotranspiration using remote sensing…