…it ensures that everyone competes on a level field and plays by the same rules.” Based on multiple recommendations from the National Organic Standards Board and a robust record of…
Almond Matters: Weed Control with Recent Rains
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, the heavy rains can create a challenge for growers when managing winter weeds. There are a couple of scenarios…
CRB Researcher Honored with Presidential Award
…the most exciting and fulfilling parts of my scientific career has been working with the California citrus growers and the California Citrus Research Board. The forward thinking and innovation of…
Rains Don’t Damper Citrus Harvest
…is looking good for the industry. Heavy rains poured through the main citrus-growing areas of California in early January. California Citrus Mutual (CCM) Vice President Bob Blakely said the storms…
Another ‘Midnight’ Regulation Dumped On Farmers
…human health. The organization also pointed out that livestock industry-driven animal care and handling standards, such as ones included in the National Pork Board’s Pork Quality Assurance Plus program, already…
Agri View: Guayule Crop
…yielding, agronomically robust varieties. In partnership with researchers at the USDA-ARS Arid Land Agricultural Research Center in Maricopa, Arizona, USDA-ARS Western Regional Research Center in Albany, California, and Cooper Rubber…
Tom Vilsack to Take Helm of U.S. Dairy Export Council
…to develop a long-term vision for building sales and consumer trust in U.S. dairy. Together with the USDEC board, he will create strategies to successfully achieve the shared vision. He…
No Significant Impact for Giant Reed Biological Control Agent
Courtesy California Invasive Plant Council The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued a final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the release…
Proposal to Establish a New Organic Research, Promotion, and Information Order
…otherwise exempt producers, handlers, and importers the option of being voluntarily assessed and participating in the program. A 17-member board would be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture to administer…
Regulating Egg Safety and Quality
From: CDFA/Division of Animal Health and Food Safety Services. The Egg Safety and Quality Management Program at CDFA regulates shell eggs and egg products produced, shipped, or sold in California….
‘Valley’s Gold’ Gets National Exposure
…convention. FCFB won the award for its “Valley’s Gold” television show that it produces in conjunction with Valley PBS. The program travels the state and tells the stories of California…
Drenching Rains Dent California Drought
January has brought drenching rains to a majority of California. Some areas have seen four times the historical precipitation average. The recent storms are putting a dent in the state’s…
Where you Live Makes a Difference
…Florida is one of the top 10 most expensive states. Hawaii and New York came in first and second. Tennessee, Utah and California were the top 3 least expensive child-rearing…
The California Kitchen: Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Honey Dates
…Orange Blossom Honey 1 t each cinnamon ½ Cup Cream Cheese To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and…