…Cox Road west of Highway 33 produced zero BLH in 50 sweeps. Host plants included filaree, mustard, and mallow. An organic almond orchard had several BLH host weeds such as,…
Growers’ Input Helping Researchers in Organic Strawberry Study
Growers are playing a critical role in setting priorities for research efforts towards the development of new organic strawberry production systems. Julie McPeake reports. Research in Organic Strawberry Study…
USDA Unrolling New Crop Insurance Policy Option
…specialty crop, organic and diversified crop producers. U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the policy option gives farmers more flexibility, promotes crop diversity and helps support the production of healthy…
Passage of the Emergency Drought Relief Act
…and economic impacts of drought and restrictions imposed on operations of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project under the Endangered Species Act and other federal regulations. The fact…
USDA Announces First HLB Funding Allocations, Appointments to Citrus Disease Subcommittee
…control the ACP on a larger scale, especially in urban areas where citrus trees grow in yards as well as organic orchards. USDA’s efforts surrounding biocontrol date back to 2009….
Ag Sec. Vilsack Announces Continued Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…notice was published on April 4, 2014. Nominations are currently being reviewed. Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative: On March 17, 2014, NIFA released a Notice of Funding Availability for…
Statement from Ag Sec. Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data
…bioeconomy, organics, and local and regional food systems. USDA will continue to focus on innovative, creative policies that give farmers, ranchers and entrepreneurs the tools they need to attract a…
Organic Growth
Organic food production is still changing. Everett Griner explains. Organic Growth…
Beet Curley Top Virus Update
…organic pesticides on the beet leafhopper. Results of this trial will be included in the next report. Kern County Western Kern County remains very dry and void of substantial winter…
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…research through standard and green initiatives, Enhancing food safety, Developing new/improved seed varieties and specialty crops, Controlling pests and diseases, Creating organic and sustainable production practices, Establishing local and regional…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…Wine Promotion Coalition $988,092 Organic Trade Association $746,912 Pear Bureau Northwest $2,926,873 Pet Food Institute $1,361,288 Raisin Administrative Committee $827,922 Southern United States Trade Association $5,874,329 Sunkist Growers, Inc. $2,372,577…
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
…Prima® Peach Consumer Packaging to ENZO Basil-Infused Organic EVOO and Sayula Gourmet Hot Peanut Sauce – all highlighting the rich diversity of food and beverage products coming from the region….
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
…the national, state and county levels. The publication will include highly anticipated data on a range of topics, including agricultural practices, conservation, organic production, as well as traditional and specialty…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…Directors, field staff and stakeholders on implementing new eligibility requirements regarding the definition of rural housing. TITLE VII – Research and Related Matters Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative: On…