…end of our trade deals. Instead of providing a fix, Senator Stabenow is perpetuating the problem and forcing us to face retaliation.” Overseen by USDA’S Agricultural Marketing Service, mandatory Country-of-Origin…
Four HLB Trees in San Gabriel, Quarantine Declared
…agricultural commissioners continue their work to investigate the source of the disease, to survey and test for it throughout the Los Angeles Basin, and to continue with ground treatment of…
Almond Board: Stockpile Management for Food Safety and Quality Control
In today’s Almond Update, Bob Curtis, associate director of Agricultural Affairs at the Almond Board, discusses stockpile management. Sabrina Hill reports. Almond Update July 23 Proper stockpile management is a…
Water Saving Fall and Winter Gardening Workshop Hosted By UC Master Gardeners in Lake County
…By UC Master Gardeners in Lake County Tuesday, August 4th, 2015 at 5:30pm through Saturday, August 8th, 2015 at 10Am at the Agricultural Center, 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport CA 95453….
From California to the Midwest – Sharing Agriculture’s Story
…she sat down with the governor for an in-depth interview and also talked with several other agricultural leaders. She toured parts of Minnesota and North Dakota and learned more about…
Westlands Statement on Passage of H.R. 2898
…State Water Project to supply water and effective measures to protect at-risk species. With agricultural production stunted and water for municipal and industrial use severely cut back, Westlands is eager…
Video Contest Gives Young Calif. Dairy Leaders Opportunity to Share Passion for Food and Farming
…billion in total sales to California last year. “By partnering with the CMAB, we hope to foster goodwill and excitement for dairy and the agricultural industry,” said Joelle Lewis, California…
Conservation Incentives for Working Grass, Range and Pasture Lands
…areas as livestock grazing lands. The initiative is part of the voluntary Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a federally funded program that for 30 years has assisted agricultural producers with the…
Stallman Announces Departure in January
…Bureau will remain the same: our grassroots strength and our commitment to strengthening America’s agricultural and rural communities,” Stallman added. In addition to his Farm Bureau roles, Stallman has served…
Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 2-8 National Farmers Market Week
…farmers market locations across the country. On Saturday, Aug. 1, Anne Alonzo, the Administrator of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) – which conducts research, provides technical assistance, and awards grants…
CDFA Funds 5 ‘Dairy Digester’ Projects in Central Valley
…Valley dairy farmers will have revenue-generation potential by converting agricultural waste into renewable bioenergy. In the process of developing the program guidelines for incentivizing and implementing digesters, CDFA worked closely…
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
…final utilization. The Valencia orange harvest is ongoing with exports continuing to Asian and domestic markets. Lemons – The 2014 2015 California lemon forecast is 40.0 million cartons, unchanged from…
Huanglongbing Detected in Los Angeles County
…few years. “Citrus is a cherished part of our landscape and our shared history, as well as a major agricultural crop,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “CDFA is moving quickly…
United States and Switzerland Streamline Organic Trade
…for consumers, and jobs in rural communities across the country.” USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has helped farmers and businesses create an industry that today encompasses over 19,000 organic businesses in…