…on out-of-state eggs that don’t comply with Proposition 2. The suit claims the California egg law violates the interstate commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution. Ken Klippen, spokesman for the…
Thankful For What’s On Our Table
…farmers and farmworkers don’t shy away from hard work, and they have entrusted us at CDFA to be a partner in their efforts. Gratitude for what we have in-hand and…
Bee-Friendly Flowers Take Little Resources
Available flower seeds for almond growers to help with pollination are designed for low maintenance. Flowers Take Little Resources With water being a concern for growers, some don’t want to…
County Rules Help to Reduce Theft of Walnuts
…handlers with a checklist of best practices that they could incorporate into their operations so they don’t become victimized.” Kinoshita said she is also encouraged by the active role that…
Leafhopper Management has Little Options
…Dr. Vonny Barlow says management practices are limited however. Barlow said the natural enemies don’t repopulate as fast as the leafhoppers, and the only effective way to manage a yellowing…
Weekly Column: Farm to School Programs Create New Opportunities for Farmers
…ages will dig up lessons in school gardens, visit farms, harvest pumpkins, and don hair nets for tours of processing facilities. Science teachers – and English, math, and social studies…
Raising the Bar; How Protecting You From Pesticides Has Changed
…and applicators so they don’t allow pesticides to harm people or the environment. As a teacher and communicator, their job as commissioner has changed. The good old days of managing…
USDA Unveils Key New Programs to Help Farmers Manage Risk
…effect,” said Vilsack. “Farming is one of the riskiest businesses in the world. These new programs help ensure that risk can be effectively managed so that families don’t lose farms…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Unveils Key New Risk Management Programs
…families don’t lose farms that have been passed down through generations because of events beyond their control. But unlike the old direct payment program, which paid farmers in good years…
Class 45 Fellows Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…donations. Ag Leadership is considered to be one of the premier leadership development programs in the United States. Since it was first delivered in 1970, more than 1,200 men and…
Don’t Miss Farm Bill Program Deadlines
Some of the new farm bill programs have deadlines fast approaching. Rob Bain has more on which ones are coming up. Don’t Miss Farm Bill Program Deadlines…
Almond Board: Entertainment for Gala Dinner
…present. The Almond Conference is open for all to attend. Simply visit www.AlmondConference.com and click on the ‘Registration’ tab. And don’t forget to purchase your gala dinner ticket while registering….
Table Olive Growers Report a ‘Real Bad’ Crop
…Tulare County and chairman of the council. “We don’t have any fruit down here to speak of, between the frost, the extensive heat during bloom and the drought.” Olive trees…
Water and the California Farmer – Don Cameron
California State Board of Food and Agriculture member Don Cameron at Terranova Ranch in Fresno County. (photo courtesy of CDFA) (by Conor O’Brien, Special Assistant, CDFA) “Water and the California…