The U.S. Bee Buffer Project, a Pollinator Partnership (P2) initiative, is immediately seeking 300 farmers, ranchers and foresters in California to set aside small plots of land as bee buffer…
AFBF President on Obama’s Immigration Plan
…to help America’s farmers deal with the real labor challenges they face. Our nation loses millions of dollars in fruit and vegetable production every year because farmers cannot find labor…
CFBF: President’s Immigration Action Complicates Reform Effort
…derail any possibility of congressional action in the near future,” he said. California farmers and ranchers have been straightforward about the fact that they rely on an immigrant workforce, Wenger…
USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2015
…stocks. Having experienced volatile growing conditions this season – including floods, drought, and wild fires in some parts of the country, it’s vital for farmers and facility operators to respond…
Growing California Video Series: What Does California Grown Mean to You?
With Thanksgiving coming next week, CDFA presents “What does California Grown mean to you?” It’s the latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown….
EPA Helps California’s Redwood Valley County Water District Prepare for a Changing Climate
…to reduce their risk from climate change. “Climate change isn’t a distant threat – it is already impacting communities here in California,” said Jared Blumenfeld, EPA’s Regional Administrator for the…
United States Cattle on Feed Up Slightly
…lowest since the series began in 1996. Other disappearance totaled 97,000 during October, 28 percent above 2013. Check California against other states on the USDA Cattle on Feed Report. (.pdf)…
Almond Board: Snack on Almonds While Watching the Game
The Almond Board of California is encouraging consumers to choose almonds as their go-to football snack. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update 11-20 A lot of people are making healthier…
Collaboration with Federal and State Agencies, Rice Growers and Industry Further Protect Endangered Salmon and Steelhead Trout
…through collaboration.” National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR), the California Rice Commission, and Valent, the manufacturer of the pesticide…
Sustainable Ag Expo Thriving
…says they put a lot of thought into their speakers. Interest in the Vineyard Team and the Expo continues to grow as farmers are continuously looking for new sustainable practices….
Three-Hundred Tons of Nutrition from Annual Food Drive
…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
…to help America’s farmers, ranchers and forest owners adapt to new challenges caused by a changing climate – ranging from more intense weather events, to increased risk of wildfire, to…
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….