USDA’s crop report was not as bearish for corn as some had expected, but where are prices likely to go? Gary Crawford reports. How Low Will Corn Prices Go?…
Water Bond Measure Passes; CFBF Says it Gives CA a Chance to Reverse ‘Pattern of Neglect’
…and it’s time to reverse that pattern of neglect. Placing this water bond on the November ballot gives Californians a chance to provide more water for our cities, for food…
SLO Deals with Additional ACP Finds
…Discoveries in San Luis Obispo County The psyllids were first found in the area back in March, then a second adult found earlier this month. Now, California Department of Food…
Lower Supplies, Higher Prices for Cattle
…to the lower supplies and higher prices of cattle. For some the adjustment is to close down. Gary Crawford has the details. Beef processors pressured by low cattle numbers/high prices….
NFU on COOL: Consumers Have a Right To Know
The National Farmers Union speaks out about COOL and the consumer’s right to know from where their food originates. Sabrina Hill has more. National Farmers Union on COOL National Farmers…
AFIA Submits Comments on LEAP Draft Guidelines
The American Feed Industry Association recently submitted comments regarding the Livestock Environmental Assessment Performance draft guidelines. Specifically, the comments submitted to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations…
Expansion of the LBAM Quarantine Boundary – San Luis Obispo
Effective immediately, the California Department of Food and Agriculture is expanding the San Luis Obispo County quarantine boundary for the light brown apple moth (LBAM). A map of the proposed…
California Raisin Grape Objective Measurement Report
…Service (NASS) in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), bunches per vine totaled 36.5, compared to last year’s record bunch count of 47.7. Acreage of bearing…
Almond Board Guide on Stockpiling
In today’s Almond Update by the Almond Board of California, Associate Director for Agricultural Affairs Bob Curtis tells us about a new guide on stockpiling and food safety. Sabrina Hill…
Water Use in California – Analysis from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
…of agricultural water used. But even as the agricultural economy is growing, the rest of the economy is growing faster. Today, farm production and food processing only generate about 2%…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…Projects: On February 27, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) released a Notice of Funding Availability for the Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program, with $5 million available….
Another ACP Discovery in SLO County
…the movement of citrus nursery stock and citrus fruit will be established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture to prevent the spread of this serious plant pest. Control…
National Farmers’ Market Week Highlights Connections Between Consumers, Farmers
…the people who produce their fresh fruits and vegetables. At a time when there is more interest than ever before about the origins of food, these markets have the answers,…
New Data Reflects the Continued Demand for Farmers Markets
…that will expand USDA’s support for local and regional foods by providing easy access to the most current information about the local food market. Alonzo made the announcements at the…