CDFA Seeks Public Comments On New Program Priorities

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…competitive solicitation process, the SCBGP awards funds to projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and…

Biotech Crop Approval Process Taking Less Time

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…Health Inspection Service, telling the House Agriculture Committee that USDA has trimmed the time required to get new biotech crops approved and deregulated. Biotech Crop Approval Process Taking Less Time…

Water Cuts Threaten Rice Field Bird Habitat

Taylor HillmanEnvironment, Water

With rice harvest underway, Sacramento Valley farmers say they’re concerned about getting autumn water on fields for crop decomposition and habitat for migrating birds. Officials have not announced final decisions…

Navel Crop Estimated Large, Might Miss Target

Taylor HillmanTree, nut & vine crops

The Cooperative Agricultural Support Services (CASS) 2015-16 California Navel Orange Objective Measurement Report released on September 11, 2015, forecasts the upcoming navel crop to be 86 million, 40-pound cartons. Eighty-three…

State Pear Growers Report Quality Crop

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…Campbell said. “The Lake County crop usually comes in behind the (Sacramento) River crop and Lake has to wait for the pickers to get done picking, and this year there…