Farmers and environmentalists around the nation are awaiting a ruling from a judge in Baltimore, Maryland. A poultry farm is accused of violating the federal Clean Water Act by polluting…
Lower Insurance Premiums for Rice, Soybeans
…there will be rate differences depending on weather patterns within the state in which the crops are located. For the complete release by the USDA’s Risk Management Agency, click here….
Western Growers To Tell Consumers About Ag
…an example of the infographic here. This is another way Western Growers communicates the challenges and benefits of farming to those who may have forgotten where their food comes from….
Good Year for Christmas Tree Harvest
…the earth than artificial trees. Click to Open or Download Audio Report About 98 percent of Christmas trees sold are grown on farms, and most of the crop in California…
Lucas Selected to Serve Second Term
…Department of Agriculture, and the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure that our agricultural producers are not burdened with unreasonable and costly regulations. “And, we advanced a strong, reform-minded, fiscally responsible…
Agriculture Needs Science, Study Says
…agriculture. The report finds globally, about have or more of all private investment in food and agricultural research and development has been devoted to food manufacturing – not areas that…
New Water Deal With Mexico: Imperial Says No
…its allotment during times of drought and low water levels in Lake Mead. The Los Angeles Metropolitan water agency, along with the Central Arizona Water Conservation District and the Southern…
Former Ag Secretaries Speak at Meeting
…food stamps and school food programs 14. Bergland on food stamps and minimum wage 15. Block on Obama and the EPA 16. Bergland on EPA and environmental regulations 17. Block…
Protecting California Agriculture
Robin Wall, California Agriculture Liason, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Sacramento, CA tells us about mans best friend and the fight of invasive species entering the U.S. through California. There…
Two Wine Festivals This Weekend
…Journey . This event is free and will also feature signature wines and craft beers, vendors, music and food. The Fresno County Fall Harvest Wine Journey is November 10 and…
Record Pistachio Harvest
…are grown in California. Pistachios have seen a rise in sales as well, thanks partially to a couple of studies that have highlighted the health benefits of the nuts. Sabrina…
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted
…California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross is announcing the opportunity to serve as a reviewer on the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant Technical Review Committee. This…
Will Hurricane Sandy Affect Corn Prices?
The powerful Hurricane Sandy may have had an impact on grain corn being grown in the area, which would cause yet another spike in prices for California’s livestock industry. Hopefully…
USDA Block Crop Grant Program Available
California Department of Food and Agriculture is holding workshops across the state to help people compete for funding. The purpose of the program is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty…
