USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service—in partnership with National Hmong American Farmers and the California Department of Social Services—will host a CalFresh (federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or…
From Over 100,000 to 1: Partners Band Together to Beat the European Grapevine Moth
…County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office. “Another key reason for success was the grower liaison role that was created early in the program,” said Nick Condos, Chief of the EGVM Quarantine Program…
Napa Winery Donates Barrels for Student FFA Projects
…shop classes. The projects are showcased at the Merced County Fair and sold at FFA fundraisers as a way to fund supplies and equipment for the students and the program….
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Nutrition Keys; Grower on Land Values
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes the “four Rs” of citrus nutrition and a grower’s viewpoint on land values. Want to learn more? Click here to…
USDA Announces Building Blocks for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…of voluntary programs and initiatives spanning its programs, USDA expects to reduce net emissions and enhance carbon sequestration by over 120 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent (MMTCO2e) per year…
Final Call for Angus Scholarship Applications
…Foundation’s 2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship Programs will be considered by the Angus Foundation’s Scholarship Selection Committee. Scholarship recipients will be recognized during the 2015 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS)…
Voluntary Conservation Effort to Clear California San Joaquin Valley Air Gets a Thumbs Up from Regulators
…Programs and NRCS technical expertise, a devoted team of experts have demonstrated to EPA and other stakeholders how voluntary actions by producers can translate to quantified air quality improvements in…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in Hollister
…program in response to the detection of one Asian citrus psyllid in the city of Hollister in San Benito County. Adult Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama. Photograph by Douglas…
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…
Treatments ‘Buying Time’ for Psyllid Research
…for Psyllid Research Industry leaders told growers at last month’s Citrus Mutual Showcase that they have never been able to fully control the ACP. Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program…
ACEP Now Accepting Funding Applications
Cathy Isom tells us of the USDA program helping landowners protect America’s agriculture – and the fast-approaching deadline to apply for help. ACEP Funding…
USDA: Record Number of Organic Producers in U.S.
…a total of 27,814 certified organic operations around the world. According to data released by the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP), the number of domestic certified organic…
Cotton Acreage May be Lowest Since the 1920s
…UC researcher Pete Goodell said the honeydew problem results in discounted prices for growers and requires a management program to prevent. Management, Goodell said, includes early sampling for nymphs and…
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…