…Bonsall, Calif. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides oversight of the Hass Avocado Board in accordance with the Hass Avocado Promotion, Research and Information Act of 2000 and the Hass…
California Wild Pig Problems: How Much?
…just a nuisance. “Pigs are managed as a game species here in California, one of the few states where that’s actually the case,” Baldwin said. “In addition to the damage…
An Early Farm Bill Means More Money for Ag
…matter when Congress acts. Peterson said urban lawmakers have no idea how much money it takes to plant a crop. Even if the situation gets worse, Peterson said he’s not…
Critical European Grapevine Moth Safeguarding Milestone Recognized
…a crop which has an economic impact to the State of more than $57 billion annually. The pest also jeopardized valuable export markets for U.S. grapes, as well as for…
Shot Hole Borers Vanish From Avocado Trees
…meeting about the concerning shot hole borer beetles that seemed to favor avocado trees, among many other landscape species. Research Program Director Tim Spann said the beetles have almost disappeared…
USDA/NIFA Awards $4.7 M for Food Safety Outreach, Education
…producers who are impacted by the new food safety guidelines established by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The grants, made available through…
Projects to Protect-Restore San Francisco Bay
…in and around San Francisco Bay. “Protecting San Francisco Bay is a top priority for EPA,” said Tomás Torres, EPA’s Water Division Director for the Pacific Southwest. “The impact of…
California Ag Leads Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
…said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “Grant recipients help all Californians through a wide variety of activities that provide numerous examples of how the Farm Bill’s reach extends far beyond agriculture.”…
NFU Pres. Says Stage Set for Improved Agricultural Trade with Cuba
Johnson The White House’s new proposals on the Presidential Policy Directive on Cuba present a major step towards improved trade relations with Cuba. In response to the administration’s action, National…
USCA Commends USDA on Fair Practices Rules
The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) commends the recent action by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’ Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (USDA GIPSA) in submitting The Farmer Fair Practices…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in Placer County
…Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Stanislaus counties also under quarantine. The ACP is an invasive species of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known…
USDA Moves Forward with Flawed GIPSA Rules
In a letter to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, USDA acknowledged that the agency would continue the rulemaking process on the 2010 Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Act (GIPSA) proposed…
NPPC Concerned About Rules On Livestock Contracts
…contract growers, and poultry growers and the packers, swine contractors, and live poultry dealers with whom they interact.” Issued by USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) as an…
Agri View: Fishing Threat
…Fishing is one of the oldest sports in America. But fishing is under serious threat. It’s being overrun by foreign species that have been brought into the country, mostly carp….