…ensure the soil system, which is the fundamental growing medium for our food production, is sustainable long into the future, resilient to potential climate change impacts such as droughts, and…
Fuel Up to Play 60 Kick-Offs Spring Funding Campaign for California Schools
…now through June 16, 2015 for the FUTP 60 national in-school nutrition and physical-activity program activated in California by the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) on behalf of the state’s…
Regional Crop Production Report for May 12, 2015
…per acre. In Southern California, harvest is expected to begin in mid-May. Production forecasts are released on a monthly basis and do not reflect final production estimates. The next production…
Sustainable/Organic Production on the Coast
The all day seminar will focus on sustainable and organic production of local crops. Subjects include: Update by Ventura County Ag Commissioner, Soil Health, IPM, Nutrition and Plant Health, Micronutrients…
Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Final Communique by G-20 Agriculture Ministers
…communique also acknowledges the important role that science and innovation play in increasing crop production and enhancing knowledge sharing. To that end, the G-20 Agriculture Ministers called for greater cooperation…
Agri View: From Where?
Everett Griner talks about adult education on food production in today’s Agri View. From Where?…
Other States Watching California Dairies’ Marketing Order Push
As dairy farmers in California attend meetings this week to get more information on the proposal to join a federal milk marketing order, the issue is getting attention across the…
California Dried Plum Board Continued for Another Five-Year Term
…production and processing research to improve grower efficiency and product quality, and nutrition research to identify positioning opportunities and value messages. Trade Policy: To protect the interests of the California…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Ice Cream
…1 C Water 1 T Xanthan Gum 3 Eggs Whipped with 3 C Sugar till frothy 2 C Raw Milk 3 C Raw Cream 1 Vanilla Bean Split Seeded To…
Avocado Tree Sensitivity Problematic With Drought
…the shortage of irrigation water, the drought is causing production problems in avocado trees. With less rain on top of less allocated water, salinity levels are rising in soils across…
USDA Announces $235 Million Available for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships
…opportunities to address drought across the West. RCPP projects like this one in Colorado highlight the work the NRCS is doing with partners to increase efficiency while supporting production,” Vilsack…
From Over 100,000 to 1: Partners Band Together to Beat the European Grapevine Moth
…wine grape production accounts for 99% of annual crop production, or over $656 million in 2013. This translates into approximately $14 billion in economic activity for the county. Napa is…
Ordinance Brings New Wine Production to Southern California
A recent law change is creating new opportunities for the wine grape industry in Southern California. Ordinance Brings New Wine Production San Diego County Farm Bureau says it has seen…
USDA Announces Building Blocks for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…designed for working production systems that provide multiple economic and environmental benefits in addition to supporting resilience to extreme weather, reduced emissions and increased carbon storage. Through this comprehensive set…