Peanut Pileup. Cathy Isom tells us what’s behind this year’s bumper crop of peanuts, and why it could pose a challenge for farmers in the coming years. A recent USDA…
Agri View: Drones-Technology Driven
…first drone weighing more than 55 pounds to be approved in the U.S., according to Bloomberg. Smaller drones had previously been approved by the FAA to take photos for farmers….
Ranches Surviving California Drought
With a drought in California, how are farms and ranches surviving? It’s a tough situation farmers and ranchers are facing, but another “Day on a Farm” video shows how Bear…
Snowpack’s Water Content Far Greater than One Year Ago
…Conditions” and “Drought” pages: Water Conditions Page: http://www.water.ca.gov/waterconditions/waterconditions.cfm Drought Page: http://www.water.ca.gov/waterconditions/index.cfm Everyday water conservation tips at Save Our Water: http://www.saveourwater.com Information on the State’s turf and toilet rebate program: http://www.saveourwaterrebates.com/…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change
…of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government…
SNAP Hunger
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is the federal government’s most important tool for fighting poverty. Cathy Isom looks into why Americans who rely on food stamps are still…
Growing Organic, Conventional and GMO on the Same Farm
…how. From: U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance In this video, created in partnership with Food52, we explore Terranova Ranch in the heart of California’s San Joaquin Valley. This part of…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine In Stanislaus County Includes Portion of Merced County
…by August Avenue; on the west by Blaker Road; and on the east by North Hickman Road. The quarantine map for Stanislaus and Merced is available online at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/acp-maps. The…
Cultivate California Program Debuts with Website and Social Media
An outreach program describing how California farmers and ranchers use water efficiently to produce the food and farm products Californians depend on has debuted a website and social media feeds….
Snowpack Totals And California Drought
…expand and augment the existing grant and low-interest loan program nonprofit organizations are currently offering through a U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded program. Read more from the drought page at CA.gov…
Almond Board: AIM Initiatives
…of increasing overall water availability for farmers and all Californians. Air Quality: Investigatingthe various ways the almond industry can help meet the California Central Valley’s exacting air quality standards. This…
State Veterinarian Clears Santa’s Reindeer to Enter California
…form, we put in a polite request for a few extra snow storms to help our farmers and ranchers with the drought. We wished him safe travels and plenty of…
FDA Requests Comments on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling
…to the docket, visit http://www.regulations.gov and type FDA-2014-N-1207 in the search box. To submit comments to the docket by mail, use the following address. Be sure to include docket number…
Look for California Ag in Rose Parade
…young people to pursue ag careers as farmers, scientists, technicians, and public policy specialists, just to name a few exciting career opportunities. We also need their help in spreading the…