…technical dialogue related to beef and organic trade, agricultural cooperative extension outreach, and climate change collaboration. “Mexico is a vital partner for California agriculture,” said Secretary Ross. “Further collaboration between…
HLB Protocols Could Shut Down Shipping
Standard Huanglongbing regulations stemming from Florida’s outbreak in citrus could shut down many operations if a tree in California tests positive. HLB Protocols Could Shut Down Shipping It’s taken over…
CFBF Annual Meeting: Monterey County Executive Director on Water Issues
The theme for this year’s California Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting is Ag in the Crosshairs. Sabrina Hill talks with Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm Groot about what…
Jeff Fowle on Speaking Up about Agriculture
A key topic at the 96th Annual California Farm Bureau Meeting is how to bring agriculture’s issues to the forefront. Sabrina Hill talks with a popular ag blogger, rancher, and…
Growing California Video: Farm to Family
…contact Steve Linkhart, California Association of Food Banks at (510) 350-9916. For our friends and foodies– tweet, Instagram or Facebook – #CAGrown with a pic of California Grown produce and…
California Among States Selected by USDA for Participation in the Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables
…and creating jobs. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service administers 15 nutrition assistance programs. In addition to the National School Lunch Program, these programs include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the…
LBAM Quarantine Boundary Change
…November 6, 2014. Per work plan protocol, IPC recommends that quarantine regulatory constraints related to the LBAM Program be lifted in the Ukiah treatment area of Mendocino County. http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/lbam/regulation.html CDFA.lbam.updates@cdfa.ca.gov…
Growing California Video Series: Urban Farm Educates, Inspires
The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Fairview Farms,” a profile of an urban farm near Santa Barbara – a farm with…
Agriculture Emerging: a progress report at CDFA
…and programs on behalf of the agriculture industry and the people of the Golden State. A new report, Agriculture Emerging: Balanced Budgets, Big Decisions, Bright Future, is our opportunity to…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 19
…Tom Vilsack today announced that the application deadline for the dairy Margin Protection Program (MPP) will be extended until Dec. 19, 2014. The program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill,…
Almond Board: Almond Conference is Next Week
…almond Conference is next week. If you didn’t register online, you can still attend. Almond Update: Almond Conference is Next Week Find out more about the almond conference at www.almondconference.com….
Farm Leader on House Bill HR5781
…Bureau Federation, who thanked California representatives for proposing the bill. HR 5781, introduced by Rep. David Valadao, R-Hanford, and co-sponsored by six California members of Congress, would enact temporary measures…