Created under the 2014 Farm Bill, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) is a new, comprehensive and flexible program that is designed to build strong and diverse partnerships, multiply the…
2015 World Food Prize Week Underway
The annual World Food Prize ceremonies began this week with day one of the Norman Borlaug Dialogue. 2015 World Food Prize Week Underway…
Vilsack Stresses Almond Industry’s Economic Importance
…TPP will boost demand for U.S. farm and food products among nearly 500 million consumers in 11 countries across the Asia-Pacific region. Specifically, for California almonds, the TPP states that…
Guava Fruit Fly Eradicated from Long Beach Area of Los Angeles County
…deter, and eliminate the threat of invasive pests and diseases that can damage or destroy our agricultural products and natural environment. The efforts are aimed at keeping California’s food supply…
California livestock marketers attend LMA D.C.
…USDA GIPSA Director of Policy and Litigation; and Neil Hammerschmidt, USDA Animal Disease Traceability program manager. During the Fly In, the LMA hosted two legislative staff briefings to educate attendees…
CDFA Grants Help Growers Upgrade Irrigation Systems
Hundreds of farmers around the state are upgrading their irrigation systems with the financial support of a California Department of Food and Agriculture grant program for projects that improve water…
Almond Board: What to Expect at Almond Conference
…and Weed Management • Almond Quality and Food Safety • Almond Leadership Program To find out what is going on each day of the conference, the official 2015 Printed Program…
Local Fairs Teach Real-Life Lessons
…Kerman High School and is the fourth of her siblings to be part of its FFA program. Hansen had several entries in this year’s Big Fresno Fair, including best in…
National Manufacturing Month – Recognizing Where the Harvest Leads
…aisle, the harvest is the beginning of the transformative process of manufacturing. Officially, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service, food and beverage manufacturers “transform raw agricultural materials into products for…
Calif. Tests Show Low or No Pesticide Levels in Many Fruits and Vegetables
…Fresh Produce report “This report further confirms that California’s vigorous pesticide regulatory program creates a reliable marketplace where consumers can have faith in their fresh fruits and vegetables,” said Brian…
DuPont Pioneer Awards Nearly $200,000 in Local Grants
…Nebraska Belden Volunteer Fire Department Culler Middle School Douglas Rescue Squad Food Bank for the Heartland Food Bank of Lincoln Inc. Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools Gordon-Rushville Public Schools Hastings…
Guarding Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease – A Partnership of Dairy Farmers, UC Davis and CDFA
California’s dairy farmers have joined together with the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory at UC Davis–a joint venture with CDFA–to fund research through the California Dairy Research Foundation…
Education Helps Students Find Path
Ag education programs continue to support students who are interested in the industry and extended education helps them figure out what they can contribute to agriculture. Education Helps Students Find…
Beet Curly Top Virus Monthly Report
Beet leafhopper (BLH) counts remained very low throughout the month of September. Disking and grazing were actively underway as growers received the Program’s treatment waivers. Typically, disking and grazing reduces…