…Fudge of (D-OH), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus House Committee on Agriculture: Ranking Member Collin Peterson (D-MN) Congressman Mike McIntyre (D-NC) Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA) Congressman Tim Walz (D-MN)…
House Republicans Named to Farm Bill Conference
…long and challenging process, but that does not discount the product we have achieved with billions of dollars in savings and reforms, and policy that works for all of agriculture…
Some APHIS Employees are Back to Work
Citing a need for animal vaccines, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has reopened the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Center for Veterinary Biologics. Randall Weiseman reports. Click to Open…
CA Citrus Mutual on Governor’s Veto of Citrus Bill
…To this Nelsen responds, “The Governor’s veto message is laughable! The legislature approved $1 million to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, but his Department of Finance will not…
Meat and Poultry Safety Tips
…the illnesses are here in California. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service reminds consumers to follow package cooking instructions and make sure to reach an internal temperature of 165…
Strawberry Commission Awarded Grant
The California Department of Food and Agriculture gives a big boost to the California Strawberry Commission Click to Open or Download Audio Report The CDFA gave the commission a three-year…
Public Health Alert for Chicken Products Produced at Three Foster Farms Facilities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that illness caused by strains of Salmonella Heidelberg are…
Citrus Growers Waiting for Action
…state plans to manage additional findings of Asian citrus psyllid. Tulare County Agriculture Commissioner, Marilyn Kinoshita, asks growers to help look for psyllids. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Shutdown Delays Crop Report
The partial government shutdown has caused another problem in the agriculture industry. Julie McPeake reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
California Ag Headlines for October 8
…the diverse people involved in California’s food and agricultural systems. The California Department of Food and Agriculture organizes the event, which is held at the UC Davis conference center. The…
No Citrus Crop Forecast Friday, October 11
The USDA Agricultural Statistics Board will not be meeting this week. Employees have been told to cancel travel arrangements to Washington, DC. There will be no citrus forecast released on…
CDFA Meeting to Focus on Ag Research
…This meeting will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 ‘N’ Street – Main Auditorium, Sacramento, CA 95814. “Agricultural research…
Fresno County Deals with Asian Citrus Psyllid
…found in a trap in a commercial grove just north of the Fresno/Tulare County line. Sabrina Hill talks with Fresno County Agriculture Commissioner Les Wright. Click to Open or Download…
Lack of Water for CA Crops Could Mean Shortages
…Audio Report Fresno County Agriculture Commissioner Les Wright says many vegetable growers in his area are forced to cut back their plantings for winter crops due to a lack of…