…nursery stock and budwood grown in USDA-approved structures that are designed to keep ACP and other insects out. Residents with backyard citrus trees in the quarantine area are asked not…
Questions From Farmers Abound When States Legalize Pot
When a state legalizes a previously illegal crop to be grown and sold, there may be many questions from farmers and others that no one has quick answers to. Gary…
USDA Observes Kick Off of the International Year of Soils
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today begins its celebration of the International Year of Soils to highlight the importance of healthy soils for food security, ecosystem functions and resilient…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine In Riverside County
…and nine larvae were detected between December 10 and 30th. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals for 2015 Fertilizer Research and Education Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is currently accepting concept proposals for the 2015 grant cycle. FREP’s competitive grant program funds research that…
New Members Appointed to National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection
…“The diverse perspectives on food safety that the advisory members bring are invaluable to our success in ensuring the safety of the foods we eat,” said Vilsack. “I am firmly…
Agri View: Food Imports
Everett Griner talks about our farmers growing our food in today’s Agri View. Food Imports…
Western View: Packed in China?
…chicken grown here in the states, to be processed in China. It’s a disturbing move, one that is just a small step away from allowing chickens grown, harvested and processed…
Growing California Video: Farm Dining
Suzie’s Farm near San Diego uses locally-sourced specialty crops for community dinners that are a feast for the eyes and the palate….
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
…of the farm fallowed,” he said. Cooper said even though 80 percent of the state’s wheat is grown using irrigation, it doesn’t necessarily mean there’s water available for the crop,…
USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers
…food secure and continue exporting food to the world, we need to do everything we can to help new farmers get started and succeed in agriculture,” Vilsack said. “This program…
Agri View: Food Scammers
Everett Griner talks about imposters invading Farmer’s Markets in today’s Agri View. Food Scammers…
Secretary Ross Signs Landmark Agreement with Mexican Ministry of Agriculture to Enhance Trade
…“Planting Seeds” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross signed a cooperative agreement today with officials from the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA) in Mexico City. This agreement…
Growing California Video: Farm to Family
…our friends and foodies– tweet, Instagram or Facebook – #CAGrown with a pic of California Grown produce and a pound of food will be donated to a local food bank….