…India for U.S. food and agricultural products. From U.S. pecans, dry beans, peas and lentils, to California walnuts and Washington apples, India offers a small but growing market for U.S….
Critical European Grapevine Moth Safeguarding Milestone Recognized
…the California County Agricultural Commissioners marked the eradication of the European grapevine moth (EGVM), a serious threat to California’s agricultural economy, from California at an event in Napa County, California….
Commentary: Always be Aware When Traveling over Railroad Tracks
…crucial component for California agricultural professionals and workers, to help them make good decisions when working or traveling near railroad tracks. California has a heavy volume of both passenger and…
Funding for Organic Agriculture Research, Education-Extension Projects
…this sector meet growing consumer demand.” Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy OREI funds high-priority research, education and extension projects that enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic…
NACD pleased With Final ACEP Rule
…these groups include district representatives who have worked on the ground with American producers for decades,” NACD CEO Jeremy Peters said. “We hope NRCS will include these groups when prioritizing…
Kern County 2015 Crop Report
Ruben J. Arroyo, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures, submitted the 2015 Kern County Crop Report to Kern County Board of Supervisors and Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food…
CDFA Committee/Board Vacancies
…resident of the state of California and employed by a California egg company that is a registered California egg handler whose entire layer population is under 50,000. Individuals interested in…
Smelling Huanglongbing for Early-Detection
Another early-detection method being developed works by smelling huanglongbing infections in trees. This method detects the different scents plants give off. Researchers at the University of California, Davis have created…
Agri View: Say Cheese!
…farmers but twenty millions dollars’ worth. That’s what it will cost. That is only a small bit of relief. The National Milk Producers is asking the purchase be made for…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Sweet Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing roasted sweet potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Sweet Potatoes 4 tbsp Garlic 2…
Help for Low-Income Families to Purchase Fruits and Veggies
…replicated or scaled, demonstrate a track record of designing and implementing successful nutrition incentive programs to connect low-income consumers and agricultural producers, provide locally or regionally produced fruits and vegetables,…
Succession Plans can Assure Farms Stay in the Family
…The Fedoras said it is worth it to hire a qualified estate attorney who is certified by the State Bar of California. “If you have a lot to lose, you…
Additional Lender Category for Small-Scale Operators
Options Help More Beginning, Small and Urban Producers Gain Access to Credit The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of a streamlined version of USDA guaranteed loans, which…
Agriculture in the Classroom: Two Tulare County Teachers Team Up
Story by Jennifer Ray, California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom What happens when two very enthusiastic teachers meet at the California Agriculture in the Classroom Conference? For Julie Cates…