…food or large branches still whole. On top of that, we have to worry about adding diseases or introducing pests to our compost. That’s why knowing what not to compost…
California Producers Set for Success with Better Access to Japan
…The agreement is said to lower or eliminate tariffs on close to half of all American agricultural and food exports to Japan. The trade deal will phase out a 32…
National Chicken Council Unveils New Sustainability Resources
…poultry industry: 1965 compared with 2010.” Agricultural Systems Vol. 157 (2017): 17-117. 2017. Source: National Chicken Council Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Storing Fruits and Vegetables Properly for Winter
House cellar is full with vegetables and preserved products for winter use. Credit: Grandpa / Shutterstock.com With winter rapidly approaching, it is time to think about stocking up the food…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-27-19
…signed trade agreement with Japan, ‘Windows of Opportunity’ for summer cover crops, California leading the nation in specialty crop funding and details on the Organic Grower Summit session lineup. Tune…
California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding
…as well as colleges and universities. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is funding 69 projects, with grant awards ranging between $50,000 and $450,000. CDFA solicited fixed amount awards for…
Raised Bed Gardening Kid Friendly Veggies
What better way to teach a child where there food comes from than in a garden. Cathy Isom tells you about some kid friendly veggies to grow in a raised…
Concerns Over New Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico
…reference prices and will also implement more stringent food safety measures for produce coming into the U.S. The increased oversight is creating some significant concern for some importers and retailers….
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…access for high quality U.S. food and agricultural products to 127 million Japanese consumers. In the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement, Japan has committed to provide substantial market access to American food…
CDFA’s New ‘One-Stop-Shop” Farmer Resource Portal
SACRAMENTO (CDFA-September 23, 2019) — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is pleased to announce the availability of the new Farmer Resource Portal designed to assist farmers and…
Dealing with Maggots in the Compost Pile
…get rid of them. Such as adding layers of brown, well-dried things like leaves, straw, and egg cartons. This will dry the compost out and reduce the amount of food…
Farmers, Restaurants, Chefs Urge Passage of USMCA
…Trade Agreement and enhance the movement of food products on the continent. The coalition letter says the new agreement would benefit California farmers by improving market access in Mexico and…
Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Open for 2020
SACRAMENTO (CDFA-September 23, 2019) — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2020 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Each year, CDFA conducts…
Public Comment Sessions for Healthy Soils Program Begin Today
The California Department of Food and Agriculture will be hosting three public stakeholder meetings to provide updates on the Healthy Soils Program and receive comments and suggestions for the next…