…by the programs. Research and promotion programs are funded by industry, authorized by Congress, and date back to 1966. Since then, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 research and…
Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook
…increase in estimated deliveries for the reexport program. Projected Mexico sugar production in 2016/17 is raised 200,000 metric tons, actual value (MT), to 6.300 MT based on source-reporting by the…
Officials Warn of Flash Flood Potential
Flood and fire officials from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), CAL FIRE and the National Weather Service (NWS) warn that weather and land conditions across California increase the…
Re-engaging the Industry at Citrus Conference
California Citrus Mutual opened the California Citrus Conference with a political update and a motivational speech to re-engage the industry. The Citrus Research Board brought back its California Citrus Conference…
California Wild Pig Problems: How Much?
…in California isn’t necessarily new, but it is growing. However, University of California (UC) Cooperative Extension Wildlife Specialist Robert Baldwin says despite the damage they do, wild pigs are not…
An Early Farm Bill Means More Money for Ag
…more money to work with for farm programs if they did the work early. Another reason for getting the work done early is the dairy farming dilemma. A global oversupply…
Promoting the Taste of America in India
…Foodhall store in Mumbai, India. Through its market development programs, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has established partnerships with nearly 20 U.S. industry groups to help expand market opportunities in…
Critical European Grapevine Moth Safeguarding Milestone Recognized
…the California County Agricultural Commissioners marked the eradication of the European grapevine moth (EGVM), a serious threat to California’s agricultural economy, from California at an event in Napa County, California….
Commentary: Always be Aware When Traveling over Railroad Tracks
…crucial component for California agricultural professionals and workers, to help them make good decisions when working or traveling near railroad tracks. California has a heavy volume of both passenger and…
NACD pleased With Final ACEP Rule
…2014 Farm Bill combined the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program, Grassland Reserve Program, and Wetlands Reserve Program into the ACEP program. One of the most significant changes this final…
Kern County 2015 Crop Report
Ruben J. Arroyo, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures, submitted the 2015 Kern County Crop Report to Kern County Board of Supervisors and Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food…
CDFA Committee/Board Vacancies
…resident of the state of California and employed by a California egg company that is a registered California egg handler whose entire layer population is under 50,000. Individuals interested in…
Smelling Huanglongbing for Early-Detection
Another early-detection method being developed works by smelling huanglongbing infections in trees. This method detects the different scents plants give off. Researchers at the University of California, Davis have created…
Industry Calls for Clearing up of Organic Marketing
…organic food products and non-food products claiming to be organic should be regulated in the same manner. The National Organic Program regulates strict organic standards for agricultural products. However, the…