The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Final Grape Crush Report for 2018 demonstrated the largest total tonnage since 2013. The report compiled by CDFA and USDA’s National Agricultural…
More Virulent Newcastle Disease Now Detected in Arizona
…million would be made available for APHIS to work with its partners such as the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to address the disease. CDFA State Veterinarian, Dr….
The Basque Sheepherders in the West
…dancing, music, arts and crafts, and great food and wine. To find a Basque festival near you, check the web, or search Facebook – there are several listed around the…
NPPC Cancels 2019 World Pork Expo as Precaution
…only pigs and presents no human health or food safety risks. There is currently no vaccine to treat the swine disease. “While an evaluation by veterinarians and other third-party experts…
Centennial Reflections video series with Bob Wynn
…featuring CDFA employees remembering their histories, and the agency’s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7QLlC_RXdY California Department of Food & Agriculture’s Centennial Reflections, 1919 – 2019: Bob Wynn Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture…
Tamarixia and Other Biological Control Efforts to Stop ACP
…of Food and Agriculture, explained the progress the department has been making in the biocontrol program. “Last year we released just under four million insects in Southern California, and in…
Nutria Eradication Will Require Sustained Efforts
…working with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, as well as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services and so far, more than 400 nutria have been captured. “Our…
USDA Census of Agriculture One Week Away
…report will include new information on military service, food marketing practices, and on-farm decision-making. These additions help better capture the roles and contributions of beginning farmers, women farmers, and others…
Industry Members Urge Congress to Support Dairy Pride Act
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is urging Congress to move forward with a bill known as the Dairy Pride Act, which would limit the ability of plant-based foods to…
USDA Launches New Farmers.gov Features to Help with H2A Applications, Managing Loans
…Visa Program application form, regulations, and digital application process that moves producers seamlessly from farmers.gov website to farmers.gov portal to U.S. Department of Labor’s IT systems. Managing Farm Loans Online: The self-service website now…
Farmers Need Disaster Relief Now
…of difficulty. That’s what we must do now. We ask all senators to set aside political concerns and prioritize concern for our nation’s food producers.” Source: American Farm Bureau Federation…
New Report Highlights the Scale of Industry Concentration in Agriculture
A new report from the Open Market Institute examines the extent of industry concentration in agriculture. The report, Food and Power: Addressing Monopolization in America’s Food System, provides insight on…
Seed Industry Storms the Hill
…we enjoy as a society today–from our food, to our clothes, to the fuel that powers our cars–are the direct result of continued seed improvement over the years,” said ASTA…
App Brings STEM Agriculture Games to Youth
…non-farming public about the importance of agriculture and reconnect them through educational outreach and learning resources with the people who grow their food. Source: American Farm Bureau Federation Sponsored Content…