…agriculture program was recognized as the state’s number one agriculture program by the California Agricultural Teacher’s Association (CATA). “We have tremendous support from our school administration, school district, and our…
Japanese Journalists Get Look at U.S. Beef Industry
…the team’s visit was provided by the Beef Checkoff Program and the USDA Market Access Program (MAP). According to the journalists who met with USMEF in Denver, a small number…
Nurseries Affected by HLB Update
Huanglongbing on oranges. Photo courtesy of USDA. According to the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed five additional huanglongbing (HLB)…
New Research Shows California Raisins Positively Impact Diabetic Nutrition
…various other complications. “Raisins are excellent food choices for most individuals, including those with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM),” said James W. Anderson, MD, Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition,…
Damage Caused by Asian Long-horned Beetle
Rhonda Santos with USDA’s Asian Long-horned Beetle Eradication Program describes the devastation caused by the beetle. Damage Caused by Asian Long-horned Beetle…
California Producers Reminded of Nearing Deadline to Submit Nominations for Farm Service Agency County Committees
…your county.” FSA county committees help local farmers through their decisions on commodity price support loans, conservation programs and disaster programs, and by working closely with county executive directors. …
Central Valley Ag Retailer Named Best in North America
…promote education and awareness on the importance of valley agriculture with the Fresno Grizzlies’ Farm Grown Program, the Valley Farm at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Valley PBS’ Valleys Gold…
Scholarship Supports Biological Control Research
…citrus psyllids. Hoddle says a program in Southern California is looking to keep this research going, and that starts with educating future researchers. To learn more about Smith or to…
NCBA: Stabenow’s Solution Guarantees Trade War with Canada and Mexico
…labeling is a marketing program, separate from any food safety regulations, which intended to drive demand for U.S. beef. However, unlike industry-led efforts, the government-mandated program failed to increase demand…
House Passes H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act
…interstate commerce. H.R. 1599 establishes a voluntary nationwide marketing program that gives consumers access to consistent, reliable information while protecting advancements in food production technology and innovation,” said Chairman Conaway….
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…crop insurance program, has posted information on the expanded program, including where SCO is available by crop and county. Visit www.rma.usda.gov/news/currentissues/sco/index.html to learn more. Producers of apples, blueberries, grapes, peaches,…
Almond Orchard Sustainability Lifecycle Study Highlights Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Provides Baseline for Future Goals
…to independent, third-party analysis of next-generation farming practices,” said Richard Waycott, President and CEO of the Almond Board of California. “Our ongoing research programs help drive development of innovative production…
Harden in California to Talk about Women in Ag, Sign NASA Agreement
…mathematics and agriculture. Krysta Harden Full Interview Harden discusses women in agriculture and a USDA mentoring program for women. She also talks about the role of youth in the future…
USDA Announces Three New Centers of Excellence with a Consortium of 1890 Colleges and Universities
…existing programs and agreements, and that the initial funding will help the 1890s schools improve their access to USDA programs and attract additional outside investment. Over the past six years,…