…in Tulare County has been tested for Huanglongbing by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, using the PCR testing method approved by the USDA and recognized internationally – the…
APHIS Completes Learning Modules on the Pest Permitting Process
…the permitting policies, processes and procedures related to the importation of organisms used to control invertebrate plant pests, plant pathogens and noxious weeds. Miscellaneous Permitting Module: Pet Food, Mollusks, and…
Making ‘Friends of Farming’
The local-food push and the growing popularity of small farm venues has triggered a county farm bureau to create a new education program. Making ‘Friends of Farming’ San Diego County…
The Western View: The Farmer’s Daughter
…and nutritious food! Despite all the fear-mongering that seems to go on, we don’t poison our food because we eat it too, we don’t abuse our animals, and we are…
Food Grade Bins From Food Waste
Shipping your food product in bins created from your food waste was the subject of a poster presented at the Blue Valley Tech Water Conference last month in Clovis. Food…
Cotton Acreage May be Lowest Since the 1920s
…food, so cutting down on melon planting to just once a year instead of rotating it more often helped reduce the whitefly problem. Growers, therefore, placed a lower priority on…
PPIC Video: California Drought
Droughts are a regular feature of California’s variable climate, affecting cities, farms and the environment. They test water management systems and signal areas needing improvement. This video from the Public…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review April 10
…edition of USDA Week In Review, better cherry blossoms, an app to fight food waste, and fishing for energy savings. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.ars.usda.gov www.fsis.usda.gov www.rd.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Wenger: Get Ready to Engage in an Intense Water Debate
…continue to need more food and farm products, and what California farms do for the nation and world can’t be easily replaced or duplicated. For example, dozens of foods taken…
Grants Help Bring More Nutritious Food to More People
Today Cathy Isom tells us about the program to promote fruits and veggies in more American diets – while giving a boost to local producers and economies. Nutritious Food to…
Dairy Digester Research and Development Program Accepting Proposals for Research
From CDFA The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP) Phase II (Research). CDFA was appropriated $12…
Eight Facts about Almonds, Agriculture and the Drought
…wrong. Here’s a look at some facts that seem to have gotten lost in the shuffle: 1) All food takes water to grow. Despite all the focus on almonds recently,…
2015 Conservation Easement Applications for Agricultural lands and Wetlands Due May 15
…Reserve Easements (WRE). A total of $14.5 million is available for ACEP applicants throughout California. “These programs provide landowners opportunities to protect and enhance agricultural lands and restore wetlands ecosystems,”…
GMO Bill in US House Supported by American Seed Trade Association
A new bill has been introduced in Congress that covers nationwide regulations of GMO food products. Josh McGill reports on the seed industry’s support of this bill. GMO Labeling Bill…