…projects funded this year include programs in Chico and Sacramento seeking to improve access through community gardens for low-income residents and educational opportunities in both nutrition and urban production. We…
Common Fire Blight Treatments Going Away
…a collaboration with researchers and professors has received a second round of funding to find organic cures for the disease. However Elkins says they are researching outside of those boundaries….
Agri View: Universal Drought
Everett Griner talks about future food production needing water in today’s Agri View. Universal Drought…
States Upset over CA Egg Lawsuit Dismissal
…based on production practices. Sabrina Hill has more. States Upset over Lawsuit Dismissal A California law bars eggs from states that fail to provide larger cages for hens. A lawsuit,…
Agri View: True or False
Everett Griner talks about “organic,” more than where it is grown in today’s Agri View. True or False…
Agri View: Pumpkin Season
Everett Griner talks about pumpkin production still exceeding demand in today’s Agri View. Pumpkin Season…
USDA Invests Nearly $118 Million to Support America’s Specialty Crop Producers
…improve crop characteristics, identifying and addressing threats from pests and diseases, improving production and profitability, developing new production innovations and technologies, and developing methods to respond to food safety hazards….
Weekly Column: Farm to School Programs Create New Opportunities for Farmers
…more than $52 million in new USDA grants nationwide to support the development of the local, regional and organic food sectors. You can learn more about USDA’s investments at www.usda.gov/results….
California Navel Orange Production Forecast
…trees per acre, bearing acreage, and oranges per box were used in the statistical models estimating production. The varieties forecast in this report include conventional, organic, and specialty Navel oranges…
Record Walnut Production Forecast
The 2014 California walnut production is forecast at a record 545,000 tons, up 11 percent from 2013’s production of 492,000 tons. This forecast is based on the 2014 Walnut Objective…
Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th
…agricultural production, has significant global implications as the world population continues to grow and food production must meet rising demand. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 2…
Merced County Farm Bureau Hosting the 3rd Annual FARM2U Day
…works within the food supply chain or with natural resources. Specific topics will include: water, plant production, livestock production, processing, nutrition and safety. For some of these students in attendance…
USDA Helps Deliver the Latest in Innovative Agricultural Methods to Small, Socially Disadvantaged Agricultural Producers
…management and whole-farm planning. SCF-Organic Farms, LTD – $200,000 grant; To complete an organic farming progress study, conduct on-farm pest management workshops and conduct on-farm land preparation demonstrations for socially…
Agri View: Endless Challenge
Everett Griner talks about increasing food production still challenges producers in today’s Agri View. Endless Challenge…