The Almond Board has a special thank you for almond growers in this week’s Almond Update. Almond Update: Thankful for Almond Growers…
Adapting ACP Regulations for California
The state of California was introduced to the Asian citrus psyllid in 2008, and we are just starting to see practical addendums to policies. Adapting ACP Regulations for California The…
Making the Propane Choice Easy
…potential savings. These calculators are designed to apply to any grower’s current specifications. There is also a double incentive running through the end of December for California growers. You can…
Benefits of Being SIP Certified
…known as Sustainability in Practice, means a grower is demonstrating sustainability in their entire operation. SIP Certification Manager Beth Vukmanic Lopez says there are some other benefits to the program….
Thankful For What’s On Our Table
by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary California’s featured dish within the New York Times – Thanksgiving Recipes Across the United States. Select the picture for a link to the article…
Update for Mandarins Inside Quarantine
Mandarins under a countywide quarantine in Tulare County are getting some good news on enforced regulations. Update for Mandarins Inside Quarantine The California Department of Food and Agriculture released an…
Propane Engines Good Fit for California
The advances in propane and propane engines have made the natural gas option a great choice in California. Propane Engines Good Fit for California Director of Agriculture Business Development for…
What is the Vineyard Team?
A sustainable wine grape grower group has been operating in California for twenty years. What is the Vineyard Team? Sustainable wine grape growing is the basis behind the Vineyard Team….
Little Known About Shot Hole Borer
Courtesy: UCANR There’s a new beetle infestation in California that researchers say is devastating. Little Known About Shot Hole Borer The polyphagous shot hole borer is a beetle that has…
Full Belly Farm Named 2014 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…resources that we all depend on in ways that make economic sense. Sustainable Conservation believes common ground is California’s most important resource. www.suscon.org About California Farm Bureau Federation The California…
Silicon Valley Needs Farmers Too – Farm to Food Bank Month Spotlight
…to food bank donations to 200 million pounds annually by making a product donation or future donation pledge today – contact Steve Linkhart, California Association of Food Bank at (510)…
New Program Seeks Growers to Help Curb Declining Bee Population
…30% of honey bee colonies nation-wide. Specific to California’s economy agribusiness community, the state’s high-value crops requiring extensive pollination include: Almonds – annual state crop value $4,347,200,000 Berries – annual…
CFBF: President’s Immigration Action Complicates Reform Effort
Paul Wenger In the wake of President Obama’s executive action on immigration, the president of the California Farm Bureau Federation said a long-term solution to immigration reform still depends on…
Growing California Video Series: What Does California Grown Mean to You?
With Thanksgiving coming next week, CDFA presents “What does California Grown mean to you?” It’s the latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown….