…non-profit groups and other non-government partners-along with farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners to design solutions that work best for their region. Local partners and the federal government both invest funding…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 16
…edition of USDA Week In Review: Enjoying Fall colors in real time, celebrating school lunches, and the greatness of co-ops. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us www.fns.usda.gov www.rd.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Vilsack Stresses Almond Industry’s Economic Importance
…just almond growers but the entire country and that it’s important to educate people at all levels of government about the positive economic impact of almonds. Vilsack’s comments came as…
Guava Fruit Fly Eradicated from Long Beach Area of Los Angeles County
…Further information about this invasive species is available online at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/pdep/target_pest_disease_profiles/guava_fruit_fly_profile. To achieve eradication, CDFA followed the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IMP) and utilized the “male attractant” technique. This…
CDFA Grants Help Growers Upgrade Irrigation Systems
Hundreds of farmers around the state are upgrading their irrigation systems with the financial support of a California Department of Food and Agriculture grant program for projects that improve water…
National Manufacturing Month – Recognizing Where the Harvest Leads
For a lot of our farmers here in California, this is about the time of year when we stand back with pride and a little relief that the harvest is…
Calif. Tests Show Low or No Pesticide Levels in Many Fruits and Vegetables
…of about 3,500 different samples of produce, including those labelled as “organic”, conducted by DPR scientists at grocery stores, farmers markets, food distribution centers, and other outlets throughout California. The…
The Western View: Connecting Farmers
…farmers and the agricultural community with one another. The Western View: Connecting Farmers South Carolina farmer Patrick Rogers wanted a way that farmers and the farm community can interact, share…
“Growing Together,” from the Growing California Video Series
The next segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Growing Together,” a profile of closely-knit farmers flourishing in the Central Valley….
Federal Pesticide Changes Mirror California Rules
…environment and energy policy. “Farmers and ranchers are committed to the safe and effective use of all crop protection tools, and Farm Bureau agrees that chemicals should be handled with…
Forces Combine to Shorten Pistachio Crop
…some of the worst cases, farmers reported blanking in 50 percent to 70 percent of the crop. “Some growers had what they expected in an off-year crop, and then a…
Lance Greig Wins “It’s All in the Sauce” Contest
…the Testicle Festival. The winning team was composed of Artie Vargas and teammate Billy Gonzales. All contest winners were presented with plaques memorializing their triumphant performances. The Young Farmers and…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 9
…this edition of USDA Week In Review: Expanding trade, talking to Congress about dietary guidelines and planting with an astronaut. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fas.usda.gov www.cnpp.usda.gov www.dm.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Guarding Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease – A Partnership of Dairy Farmers, UC Davis and CDFA
California’s dairy farmers have joined together with the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory at UC Davis–a joint venture with CDFA–to fund research through the California Dairy Research Foundation…