The California Department of Food and Agriculture released the April 2014 Dairy Information Bulletin today. Production of all milk on farms and ranches in California during April 2014 totaled 3.671…
Importance of Quarantines for Controlling Pests in California
…on the shoulders of California Department of Food and Agriculture Environmental Program Manager Nawal Sharma. Quarantines can be a headache for the ag industry, but the need is pretty basic….
Agri View: Read the Label
Everett Griner talks about the food we eat is healthy, if we read the label, in today’s Agri View. Read the Label…
USDA Unveils New Addition to My Plate Website
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled a new addition to its My Plate website called Healthy Eating on a Budget. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says although healthy foods aren’t…
USDA, Partners Usher In a New Era In Conservation
…Partnership Program (RCPP), will benefit similar areas across the nation. RCPP streamlines conservation efforts by combining four programs (the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program, Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative, the Chesapeake Bay…
Agribusiness Export Training Seminars
…year and has some type of export-ready product. Target industries are new and used agricultural equipment and technology, irrigation equipment, “green” environmental technology and agricultural food products. Each seminar will…
USDA Launches New Resources at ChooseMyPlate.gov to Help Cost-Conscious Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices
…at approved SFSP sites in areas with significant concentrations of low-income children. Summer site locations vary by state. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps millions of Americans put food…
USDA Video: Venture Conservationist -USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program
USDA announces a new approach to conservation — a partnership program to recruit new partners and leverage additional investments for conservation projects in local communities….
Prices at the Supermarket Up Slightly, But Where?
Which section of the grocery store you shop in will determine if you are paying more or less for specific food items this month. Rod Bain has the report. Prices…
Cattle Group Pleased With Livestock Disaster Assistance Implementation
Bain A member of a leading cattle organization is impressed with the speed of implementation of a Farm Bill disaster assistance program. Rod Bain reports. Cattle Group Pleased…
USDA Role in Feeding World and Addressing Climate Change
There are a lot of conflicting views when it comes to climate change. Agriculture Department research and programs are balancing the need to increase food production while lessening impacts of…
California Citrus Industry Continues to Work Toward Eradicating the ACP
Asian Citrus Psyllid As the California citrus industry continues to work toward eradicating the Asian citrus psyllid, CDFA Citrus Program Manager, Victoria Hornbaker says she recommends more area-wide treatments. Work…
Talking With You About the Five W’s of Your Food
…use, are about telling you where your food comes from, and the price you pay for it. Rod Bain reports. Talking With You About the Five W’s of Your Food…
Groundwater Discussions at CDFA Meeting
Association of California Water Agencies, California Water Foundation and Groundwater Resources Association to provide perspectives SACRAMENTO, May 23, 2014 – The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will focus…