The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants the public’s help to prevent the spread of plant pests and diseases. For more information go to: www.usda.gov…
From Over 100,000 to 1: Partners Band Together to Beat the European Grapevine Moth
…and eradication partnership one of the most effective programs for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), county departments of agriculture,…
Ordinance Brings New Wine Production to Southern California
A recent law change is creating new opportunities for the wine grape industry in Southern California. Ordinance Brings New Wine Production San Diego County Farm Bureau says it has seen…
New Crops Trending in Southern California
Agriculture leaders are starting to see some new crops in Southern California due to water restrictions and a recently passed ordinance. New Crops Trending in Southern California San Diego County…
The California Kitchen: Mexican Street Corn
…Zest Parmesan Cayenne Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Mexican Street Corn For this and many more of these…
Vilsack’s Argument for Partial Bans on U.S. Poultry
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling a meeting of agricultural journalists in Washington his argument that countries should only impose bans on U.S. poultry coming from areas with avian flu outbreaks….
State Board of Food and Agriculture to Host Drought Forum at the Fresno Fairgrounds on May 5
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will host a drought forum on Tuesday, May 5th at the Fresno County Fairgrounds. Members of the public, farmers and ranchers, as…
Napa Winery Donates Barrels for Student FFA Projects
…Atwater High School Agriculture Department for student-made FFA projects. The Atwater High School Ag Wood and Ag Mechanics students transform the barrels into a variety of agriculture-related projects in their…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for April 27
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Top-Four Myths of the California Drought
…agriculture uses 41 percent of the applied water in California (California Water Plan 2013, Volume 1, page 3-35). Urban water uses total 10 percent and various environmental uses total 49…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review April 24
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, more solar power for USDA, taking…
Avocado Growers Trying High Density Farming
Southern California avocado growers could change how the industry operates as they experiment with high density farming. Trying High Density Farming The price of water in San Diego County is…
Water Use Continuing to Drop in Southern County
A southern California county has seen their water use numbers drop by half from 2007, and it isn’t due entirely to conservation. Water Use Continuing to Drop San Diego County…
Getting Use to New Discoveries
Crop research is getting so advanced that experts are seeing new discoveries more often. University of California Davis Cooperative Extension Specialist Deborah Galino says red blotch disease was found in…