A California egg farm was the victim of “stealth visits” by an animal activist group. Industry groups warn growers to be vigilant about basic security and educating employees. The Animal…
Rural Mainstreet Index Reaches Lowest Level Since Recession
…equipment-sales index sank to 13.1 from September’s 14.3. The overall Rural Mainstreet Index represents a snapshot of the rural economy of 10 agriculture-dependent states in the Midwest. From the National…
Agri View: Refrigeration
Everett Griner talks about how refrigeration changed food delivery and shipping in today’s Agri View. Refrigeration Do you ever wonder what a squash raised in California and sold in Georgia…
The California Kitchen: Pear and Blue Cheese Sage Crostini with shaved Bacon
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pear and blue cheese sage crostini with shaved bacon with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need:…
Officials Warn of Flash Flood Potential
Flood and fire officials from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), CAL FIRE and the National Weather Service (NWS) warn that weather and land conditions across California increase the…
Re-engaging the Industry at Citrus Conference
California Citrus Mutual opened the California Citrus Conference with a political update and a motivational speech to re-engage the industry. The Citrus Research Board brought back its California Citrus Conference…
California Wild Pig Problems: How Much?
…in California isn’t necessarily new, but it is growing. However, University of California (UC) Cooperative Extension Wildlife Specialist Robert Baldwin says despite the damage they do, wild pigs are not…
An Early Farm Bill Means More Money for Ag
House Ag Committee Ranking Member Colin Peterson of Minnesota feels there may be some pressure on Congress to do something in the upcoming lame-duck session about the sagging farm economy….
Promoting the Taste of America in India
…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…
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…