…to California’s climate was extremely important so they could adapt to the different areas citrus is grown in the state. He also said they used technology that revealed some interesting…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Today
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini announced that beginning today farmers in eligible counties may enroll in the Cotton Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). The deadline…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of Santa Clara County
…flies are attracted to the mixture and die after consuming it. This approach has successfully eliminated dozens of fruit fly infestations from California over the last several decades. The Oriental…
Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 2-8 National Farmers Market Week
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared Aug. 2 through 8, 2015, as “National Farmers Market Week.” The declaration was made official by proclamation signed by Secretary Vilsack. This year marks…
GMO Labeling Bill Moves Forward
…as early as next week. California representatives Jim Costa (D-16), David Validao (R-21), Devin Nunes (R-22), and Stephen Knight (R-25) were among the co-sponsors of the bill. The bill would…
Wild Horses Causing Problems for CA Ranchers
On top of other major issues like the drought, some California cattle ranchers are dealing with serious problems caused by wild horses. Sabrina Hill has more. Horses Causing Problems…
Reducing Chemical Use, Keeping Efficacy
…California Association of Pest Control Advisor’s Sustainable and Organic Production seminar in Oxnard, growers saw lots of positive results from trials looking at using both chemicals and alternatives. Cooperative Extension…
Psyllid Surveying Leads to HLB Detection
…Detection The California Department of Food and Agriculture confirmed a positive HLB test last Friday in Los Angeles. California Citrus Mutual Director of Public Affairs Alyssa Houtby says routine psyllid…
The California Kitchen: Flame Grape Brulee with Feta Cheese and Spinach Chicken Breast
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Flame Grape Brulee with Feta Cheese and Chicken Breast Spinach For this and many more of these recipes,…
CDFA Funds 5 ‘Dairy Digester’ Projects in Central Valley
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected five projects for approximately $11.1 million in grants to implement digest technology on California dairy operations that will reduce greenhouse…
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
…year’s deliveries. The Nonpareil variety represents 37 percent of California’s total almond production. Apricots – California’s 2015 apricot production is forecast at 45.0 thousand tons. The California crop represents 85…
New Ways to Help Meet Nutrition Needs of Low-Income, Homebound Seniors and People with Disabilities
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing to improve access to groceries for home bound seniors and people with disabilities who participate in…
Smithsonian Exhibit Showcases Agriculture
…visitors back in time. Today Cathy Isom tells us about the exhibit showcasing decades of changes in Agriculture. Smithsonian Ag Exhibit Photo provided by Smithsonian National Museum of American History….
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review July 10
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, thirty years of food safety advice…