From Dr. Annette Jones, D.V.M., State Veterinarian and Director The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has cooperated with the livestock industry and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)…
2014 California Processing Tomato Report
Contracted production of California processing tomatoes is forecast at a record high 14.0 million tons, averaging 48.61 tons per acre, according to a survey conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion in San Luis Obispo County
…causes the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. Citrus and some closely related species are susceptible hosts for both the insect and the disease. There is no cure…
Drought Lessons from a Sheep Rancher
(From UC Davis) While a severe drought continues to devastate California agriculture, one sheep rancher in Oroville has found a centuries-old solution at the bottom of his wood stove —…
Statements from Officials on Dairy Pricing Legislation
…modernize California’s dairy processing system will not be pursued this session. Statement from CDFA Secretary Karen Ross: “Let me begin by thanking all of you who have spent many, many…
Reset Spraying Regime Producing Results
Huanglongbing disease has yet to cause significant losses here in California, however in Florida it has destroyed entire groves. At the 2014 Citrus Expo, growers talked about systems that have…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change and CDFA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…release of ‘Safeguarding California: Reducing Climate Risks’, California is building upon our continuing efforts to prepare and adapt to a changing climate,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “How California farmers…
Funding Focused on ACP Biological Control
…in California are having is generating enough of the insects’ population. Tamarixia only feed on a few things and needs large groups of Asian citrus psyllids to grow, something California’s…
Resources Not a Limiting Factor in HLB Fight
…California citrus growers. Resources Not a Limiting Factor in HLB Fight Chief Operating Officer of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation Dr. Harold Browning presented on how funding is being…
CDFA Releases Draft Statewide Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program EIR, Announces Public Meetings
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, in accordance with CEQA guidelines, has released the draft Statewide Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The draft Program…
Table Olive Growers Report a ‘Real Bad’ Crop
…rain and hot, windy weather further damaged fruit set. Photo/Cecilia Parsons (From Ag Alert, California Farm Bureau Federation) Freezing temperatures last winter coupled with impacts from the drought have left…
Draft Program Environmental Impact Report
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is circulating a Draft Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the Statewide Plant Pest and Management Program for a 45-day public review and comment…
USDA Reopens Chinese Market Access for California Citrus
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that California citrus farmers will be able to resume exports to China this season. California citrus exports are valued at $30 million annually. “Resuming…
Almond Board Presents New Almonds Website
The Almond Board of California is unveiling a new online presence. Sabrina Hill talks with Jenny Nicolau, senior specialist, industry relations, for the Almond Board. New almonds.com website Nicolau says…