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, healthy eating at schools, organic egg…
2015 CAPCA Scholarship Applications Available
College students planning to pursue careers in the pest management industry may now apply for the 2015 Stanley W. Strew Scholarship. This $3,000 scholarship is sponsored by California Association of…
Water Board Chair Says Many Don’t Understand Water Needs
…agriculture, but they also are disconnected from our water issues. She says they simply don’t know where their water comes from. Marcus would not talk about current water rights or…
Additional Asian Citrus Psyllid Detections in Tulare County Expand Quarantine Further into Fresno County
…in California – in 2012 on a single residential property in Hacienda Heights, Los Angeles County. This plant disease does not affect human health. Residents in the area who think…
USDA Awards Grants to Support Schools Serving Healthier Meals and Snacks
Up to $25 million will be provided for new food service equipment; $5.5 million for training Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will…
New Product from FMC Offers Unique Mode of Action
Greg Kvistad, Regional Business Manager for FMC Products tells us about an innovative new product for the California market, Fracture Fungicide. Greg Kvistad of FMC tells us about Fracture Fungicide…
The California Kitchen: Pressure Cooked Beets with a Brule of Pistachio and Honey
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Pressure Cooked Beets with a Brule of Pistachio and Honey with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need:…
California Citrus Mutual Showcase
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California Farmers and Immigration Reform
Wenger California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger discusses what needs to happen now for immigration reform and why it’s vital to much of California’s agriculture. Immigration and California Farmers…
New Water Bills Introduced
Adam Gray As we told you earlier this week, Assemblymember Adam Gray has introduced three new water bills geared toward helping California farmers through drought. Sabrina Hill spoke with Gray…
USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2015
What is on the horizon for U.S. farmers in 2015 as they finalize plans for planting this spring? The March Agricultural Survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National…
USDA Video: USDA’s Summer Feeding Efforts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says partners are needed to increase the number of meals in USDA’s Summer Feeding program, during this 40th year of the program….
The California Kitchen: Chocolate Pistachio Mousse
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Chocolate Pistachio Mousse with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Chocolate Olive Oil 2 Egg Whites 1…
National Agriculture Day Luncheon – Tickets Available
The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau in conjunction with the organization, Agri-Culture, will again host the National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, March 18,…