…joined a lawsuit related to California’s 2008 Proposition 2 initiative, which banned certain housing methods for egg-laying hens, pigs and veal calves. The California Legislature subsequently approved a law that…
National Pork Producers Delegate Body Appointed
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of 163 producers and five importers to the 2017 National Pork Producers Delegate Body. The appointees were selected from nominees…
Role of Fossil Fuels in the U.S. Food System and the American Diet
…the food system’s reduced reliance on fossil fuels as an energy source. If faced with the CO2 tax, U.S. producers and consumers would adjust their behaviors in order to mitigate…
The California Kitchen: Prawn Spring Roll
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing prawn spring roll with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 sheets rice Paper 1 Cup…
CDFA Farm Bill Listening Sessions
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross is holding several public forums across the state seeking input from farmers, ranchers and other stakeholders on priorities for the…
2017 California Processing Tomato Report
…California Processing Tomato Report. This early processing tomato estimate is funded by the California League of Food Processors, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Read the…
Common Crop Chemical Leaves Bees Susceptible to Deadly Viruses
…to growers,” he said. “Based on the California Department of Pesticide Regulation data for agrochemical applications to almonds, there has been increasing use of organosilicone adjuvants during crop blooming periods,…
Funding for Potato Breeding Research
…of superior-performing varieties that can be brought to market as soon as possible. The United States is one of the top potato producers worldwide, and industry sales estimates topped $3.6…
USDA Invests in Citrus Greening Research
…of California, Riverside, California, $5,112,000 Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, $2,476,099 USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Athens, Georgia, $1,821,197 Funded projects include Clemson University researchers using naturally HLB-resistant citrus trees…
Funding to Support Agriculture Programs at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…and agricultural industry careers to all their students, including Hispanic students.” California State University, Chico While research and extension activities may be included in a funded HSI Education project, the…
Conaway on Nomination of Former Governor Sonny Perdue for USDA Secretary
…work diligently to turn those tides. As we begin working on the next Farm Bill, the Secretary will play a vital role in implementing positive changes for our producers and…
Western Growers Supports Perdue Nomination
…in 1926, Western Growers represents local and regional family farmers growing fresh produce in Arizona, California and Colorado. Our members and their workers provide half the nation’s fresh fruits, vegetables…
Perdue Nominated as Ag Secretary; Ag Groups Show Support
…to show their support. From the National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern: “America’s dairy farmers are looking forward to working with Secretary of Agriculture-designate Sonny Perdue, whose…
Almond Board: Navel Orangeworm Predictor
…recent Almond Conference. Simms explains a predictive model for NOW that she is working on. Listen to the report here: From the Almond Board of California: The navel orangeworm (NOW)…