…a package that includes surface and groundwater storage, ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration, and drinking water protection. Additionally, for the first time in California’s history, Governor Brown signed legislation…
USDA Extends ARC and PLC Deadlines
…grain and sweet rice), safflower seed, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat. Upland cotton is no longer a covered commodity. Producers need to contact the Farm Service Agency by April…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Carrot Panna Cotta
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California sweet carrot panna cotta with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1/3 Cup Raw Milk 0.25 OZ…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF Regarding the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
…as the nation’s foremost authority on food safety and create a voluntary labeling program run by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, the same agency that administers the USDA Organic Program….
UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center Seeks Funding for Continued Innovation; Limagrain First to Answer Call
…of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Limagrain, the world’s fourth largest seed company, responded to the call by announcing that it will make a gift of US $500,000 to help establish…
The California Kitchen: Broccoli Cakes
…Chicken Stock Red Bell Fresh Parsley Cilantro Stems Grated Potat Any Kind of Potato Bravo White Cheddar Salt/Pepper 1T Vegetable Oil To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California…
Governor Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…also includes $272 million in Proposition 1 Water Bond funding for safe drinking water and water recycling and accelerates $660 million from the Proposition 1e for flood protection in urban…
USDA Provides $57.9 Million to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases through the 2014 Farm Bill Section 10007
…U.S. specialty crop producers. This year, APHIS is funding projects to support developing and propagating pest-free fruit trees, grapes, hops, berries, citrus, roses and sweet potatoes. The NCPN Governing Board,…
Fresno County Citrus Bloom Declared for District 3
…must comply with the regulations covering the citrus/bee protection areas (California Code of Regulations Sections 6654 and 6656). Please contact Supervising Agricultural/Standards Specialist, Dana Taniguchi at (559) 600-1931 with any…
USDA NASS Continues to Survey Farmers and Landlords for TOTAL Survey
…In addition to accurate data, NASS is strongly committed to confidentiality. Information provided by respondents is confidential by law. The agency safeguards the confidentiality of all responses, ensuring no individual…
Citrus Bloom Period for Districts 1 and 2 in Fresno
…pest control operators, and beekeepers must comply with the regulations covering the citrus/bee protection areas (California Code of Regulations Sections 6654 and 6656). Please contact Supervising Agricultural/Standards Specialist, Dana Taniguchi at…
NIMITZ Nematicide Receives State Registration in California
…new mode of action and a much simpler and straightforward product label.” A secondary crop tier has been submitted to the EPA for future registration on potatoes, strawberries, carrots, tobacco…
Kern County Bloom Report
…blossoms and reduce the potential of serious pesticide damage to the bees. All citrus growers, pest control operators, and beekeepers must comply with the regulations covering the citrus/bee protection areas….
Almond Board Nitrogen Budgeting Video
…budgeting nitrogen applications helps growers reduce input costs, meet regulatory requirements and maintain environmental stewardship. To help almond growers budget for nitrogen applications, the Almond Board of California has put…
