The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has reviewed the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) final Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) rule and is pleased to hear of its submission…
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…
Global Wine Output Slipping to 20 Year Low
…spring frost, hailstorms, drought and fruit rot that is expected to lead to the country’s smallest wine volume in four years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
China Takes Steps to Increase Demand for Domestic Corn
…The market expects Beijing to issue a subsidy of 200 Yuan per metric ton of corn through the 2016-17 marketing year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Former GOP EPA Administrators Fear Trump
…decide to slow-walk cases and make other policy changes, although that would not bring an immediate halt to any ongoing investigations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Renewable Fuel Standard Sent to OMB for Review
…DTN says the final rule could be released within the next 30 days, depending on how long the OMB analysis takes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Industry Calls for Clearing up of Organic Marketing
The organic industry wants more certification for organic products. The Organic Trade Association told public officials during a Thursday roundtable consumers need to trust organic marketing of products beyond food….
The California Kitchen: Roasted Sweet Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing roasted sweet potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Sweet Potatoes 4 tbsp Garlic 2…
Help for Low-Income Families to Purchase Fruits and Veggies
…fresh fruit and vegetables is matched with coupons to purchase an equivalent value of local fresh fruits and vegetables from their grocer, grower at a farmers’ market or Community Supported…
Succession Plans can Assure Farms Stay in the Family
…The Fedoras said it is worth it to hire a qualified estate attorney who is certified by the State Bar of California. “If you have a lot to lose, you…
Agriculture in the Classroom: Two Tulare County Teachers Team Up
Story by Jennifer Ray, California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom What happens when two very enthusiastic teachers meet at the California Agriculture in the Classroom Conference? For Julie Cates…
Shot Hole Borers Vanish From Avocado Trees
…after a certain period of time. The California avocado industry may have dodged a big bullet. The California Avocado Commission presented at the California Association of Pest Control Advisors’ annual…