…California came looking for a lead agency to coordinate the annual State Employees Food Drive, they didn’t have to look far. This year, CDFA is announcing a new partnership with…
Expanding Recent Apple Market Reopenings
The California Apple Commission would like to see China expand a recent reopening of an apple market. Expanding Markets California Apple Commission Executive Director Alex Ott says the United States…
USDA and Partners Complete First-of-Its-Kind Sale of Carbon Credits from Working Ranch Grasslands
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today said a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant has helped initiate a partnership that is improving the environment, creating a market for carbon credits generated…
USDA Video: USDA Week in Review for November 14
Here’s 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… release the hounds! Topics include…
Importance of Apple Markets
…its market for red and golden delicious apples from Washington state last week. California Apple Commission Executive Director Alex Ott says keeping these markets open is important to the industry….
California Non-Valencia Oranges Forecast at 40 Million 500 Thousand Boxes
Mark Hudson from USDA/NASS headquarters in Washington, D.C. released the November citrus crop numbers, and forecast California Non-Valencia oranges at 40 million 500 thousand boxes. November citrus crop forecast The…
For Veterans Day – An Encore Presentation from the Growing California Video Series
In honor of Veterans Day tomorrow, CDFA presents an encore presentation of “From Service to Harvest,” a story from the Growing California video series of veterans turning to farming after…
USDA Video: USDA Week in Review for November 7
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This edition of USDA Week in Review includes honoring military veterans, apples going back…
Florida Orchid Producer Thrilled With New “PMA Fresh Summit” Floral Focus
Lucio In this follow up to the recent “PMA Fresh Summit 2014” in Anaheim, California, we feature Marcella Lucio, V. P. of Marketing and Sales for Silver Vase Orchids and…
Nat’l Watermelon Promotion Board at PMA Fresh Summit is A HIT!
…features gathered at the recent Produce Marketing Association “PMA Fresh Summit 2014” in Anaheim California, long-time watermelon promoter Gordon Hunt discusses the importance of the “PMA Fresh Summit” in the…
Women in Ag Survey: Gauging the Aspirations and Needs of Women in Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Program has launched “Women in Ag,” an online survey that aims to gauge the goals, aspirations, achievements and needs of women in American agriculture…
USDA Seeks Input on New Beef Promotion Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking input from the public to guide its development of a new industry-funded promotion, research and information order (also known as…
Drought Year Causing Research Uncertainties
Drought conditions are complicating some research projects. Drought Year Causing Uncertainties Less chilling hours for trees in California and especially the central valley has become an increasing concern. Cooperative Extension…
Almond Board: Importance of Fall Monitoring
…head out to the orchard for another check for pests. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update: Fall orchard management For more from the Almond Board of California, visit its website….









