…programs and eligibility. Producers must participate or cooperate in an FSA program to be eligible to vote in the county committee election. Approximately 1.5 million producers are currently eligible to…
Pesticide Conversations Already Happening with Schools
Newly proposed rules about the use of pesticides near schools could be just more hoops to jump through for producers. Many areas say growers are already having those pesticide conversations….
A Big Investment to Stimulate Overseas Beef Demand
…State Beef Councils and said they moved quickly on the investments with the idea to spark beef demand as producers are feeling a squeeze on their bottom lines. From the…
The California Kitchen: Sweet and Sour Raisel Chicken
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing sweet and sour raisel chicken with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Arbosana Olive…
CCGGA Opposes Air Resources Board Freight Facility Survey for 2017
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a public workshop to discuss “Data Collection and Freight Hub Survey” as part of CARB’s Sustainable Freight Strategy. This issue from early on…
CCGGA Hosts Congressional Staff
Kristina Dunklin discussing the FSMA Rule with Wayne Gilbert. The California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations (CCGGA) hosted Kristina Dunklin, Legislative Director for Congressman David Valadao (21st Congressional District), Jilian…
Project to Expand Green Business in California
…throughout California. To date, 3,396 California Green Business participants have saved more than $41 million through green practices. They have also prevented emissions of more than one million tons of…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…spark the development and adoption of innovative conservation technologies and approaches in areas like conservation finance, data analytics, and precision conservation to benefit producers on private agricultural and forest lands….
Higher Dose of Vitamin D May Benefit Pregnant Women
…women. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and University of California, Davis (UC Davis) scientists have found that a higher dose of vitamin D supplement during pregnancy may reduce inflammation. Their…
Nominations for Trade Advisory Committees
…high-quality products to markets around the globe,” said Ambassador Froman. “We need our agricultural partners working hand-in-hand with us as we open new export markets for America’s producers. The guidance…
Almond Board: Spatial Mapping Data Uses
In this Almond Update, we conclude our three part series on the new almond mapping project. For the past two years, Almond Board of California (ABC), through a partnership with…
HLB Positive Finds Rise to 30
Two more trees have been confirmed HLB positive in Southern California. This brings the total number of confirmed positive trees found in California to 30. The California Department of Food…
Canada Investigating Bovine Tuberculosis
…of bovine TB identified in the U.S. from foreign animals this year. The Alberta Beef Producers organization says preliminary test results are still pending on the quarantined herds and more…
The California Kitchen: Raisel Fruit Pound Cake
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing raisel fruit pound cake with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Butter 1 Cup…