…Fund. The fund will accept monetary donations dedicated to feeding, housing and maintaining livestock displaced by the fire that are being cared for at the Butte County Fairgrounds. For more…
USDA Partners with Communities to Bring High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure to Rural Areas
…to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and…
A Quick Recap of California Propositions and Their Standing
Voters lined up Tuesday at the polling booths to cast their votes on important California Propositions. Here’s a list of what was approved and denied. PROP 1 Veterans Housing Bond:…
Results From Romaine E. coli Outbreak Investigation
…and consistently implemented on farms. Results From Romaine E. coli Outbreak Investigation About the Author Taylor Hillman Image credit: Workers harvest and box romaine lettuce. Salinas Valley, CA/David Litman /…
Animal Welfare Doesn’t Improve with Larger Facilities
…was not a factor in the overall welfare of the animals involved with the operation. Researchers used four metrics to evaluate overall farm conditions. Housing, health, feeding, and behavior were…
Large California Poultry Operation to Shutter
…places new standards for housing farm animals and would ban the sale of complying products if the company failed to meet the required measures. Large California Poultry Operation to Shutter…
Almond Update: NOW Sanitation Reminder with the “Mummy Shake”
Halloween means costumes and candy but it also coincides with the completion of almond harvest. Navel orangeworm can be the scariest of all to producers and the Almond Board of…
Funding to Increase Access to Education, Workforce Training and Health Care Opportunities in Rural Communities
…create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas….
Pumpkin Production Strong for Fall Holiday Season
It has been a successful season for California pumpkin production, as growing conditions remained favorable leading up to harvest. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), initial reports for…
Drought Monitor: Wet Harvest Continues Next Week
…in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma were extremely dry. Recent rains have turned the tables, and much of the Midwest is experiencing wet harvest conditions. The Drought Monitor notes that a…
Fall Garden Transition Do’s and Don’ts
…now, the garden harvest has slowed down quite a bit. Things to put on your To Do List include: planting seeds, dividing mature plants, adjusting soil pH, mineralizing soil PH,…
Almond Update: Postharvest Time Still Important
Late almond variety harvest is wrapping up but this isn’t the end of the season. Reducing tree stress postharvest is critical for trees and Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager…
USDA Announces Update to National Road Map for Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
…in residential, and public areas, such as public housing and schools. The Road Map also helps to identify priorities for IPM research, technology, education and implementation through information exchange and…
Ag Co-ops Top List of Largest Cooperatives
…while the top 100 list is led by agriculture “ Cooperatives can be seen in just about every industry across America, including local food, finance, housing and energy.” 52 of…