…dried plum acreage grown in California. The production forecast is based on a survey of dried plum growers conducted by the USDA, NASS, Pacific Regional Office from May 12-31, 2016….
2016 GEELA Awards
…annual Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award Program is administered by the California Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with the Natural Resources Agency, the Department of Food and Agriculture, the…
Regional ACP Change Unfavorable to Some
…The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is attempting to change that by requesting a regional approach once that happens. Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Marylin Kinoshita says some growers…
Dairy Farm Tours
…Farm Bureau President Chuck Fry, is bringing them to a dairy farm where they can tour the facility and get a better understanding of where their food comes from. Bringing…
U.S. Bison Sales Increasing
The National Bison Association last week announced U.S. bison sales have topped $340 million at the retail and foodservice level. However, the association says continued growth is primarily constrained by…
Plant Health and Resilience Research
…of climate variability and enhance resiliency of our food systems, and ensure food safety. The grants were awarded through AFRI’s Plant Health and Production and Plant Products (PHPPP) area, which…
This Week’s Agriculture Meetings
A look at this week’s California State Board of Food and Agriculture meetings by Office of Public Affairs The California State Board of Food and Agriculture held two meetings this…
Agri View: Jackfruit
…place in baos (steamed buns) at Susan Feniger’s Street Food in LA. In London, vegan street-food and supper-club contingent Club Mexicana uses it in burritos and tacos to delicious effect….
The Western View: Cattle Pollution Numbers
…for 18 percent of greenhouse gas emissions…” The truth is, in the U.S., raising cattle and pigs for food accounts for about 3 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions, while…
ACP Quarantine Changes Not Favored by All
…quarantines could soon be deregulated and move to a statewide quarantine. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is trying to change that possibility to a regional approach and…
Agri View: Growing for Future Population
Everett Griner talks about producer needs to grow for the future population in today’s Agri View. Growing for Future Population From: National Geographic magazine Where will we find enough food…
USDA Unveils New Improvement to Streamline Crop Reporting
…more than 80 percent of the food we consume, ensures that Americans spend less of their paychecks at the grocery store than most people in other countries, and supports markets…
“Farmcation” to Connect Farmers with Urbanites
…closer to the food they eat, the land it’s grown on and the people who produce it. “Ultimately, we seek to make our cultural relationship with food less transactional and…
Dragon Fruit Might Be Next Niche Crop
…surrounding markets. “It’s essentially a fresh food market crop,” Smith says. “We have Los Angeles which is a fantastic market for that. They are doing research with different varieties of…