Huanglongbing on oranges. Photo courtesy of USDA. According to the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed five additional huanglongbing (HLB)…
Senate Water Bill Introduction is Welcomed News for Multiple Water Agencies
…and we encourage the Senate to take swift action on the Feinstein/Boxer bill so that process can begin.” –Ted R. Page, Board President, Kern County Water Agency “No area of…
New Research Shows California Raisins Positively Impact Diabetic Nutrition
…various other complications. “Raisins are excellent food choices for most individuals, including those with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM),” said James W. Anderson, MD, Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition,…
Damage Caused by Asian Long-horned Beetle
Rhonda Santos with USDA’s Asian Long-horned Beetle Eradication Program describes the devastation caused by the beetle. Damage Caused by Asian Long-horned Beetle…
Army Corps Criticizes EPA for Flawed Rulemaking, Warns WOTUS has Little Legal Standing and is Not Based on Science
…connection to the data provided, misapplied data, analytical deficiencies and logical inconsistencies.” Enforcement of the rule is set to begin August 28, 2015, but the more than 50 pages of…
California Producers Reminded of Nearing Deadline to Submit Nominations for Farm Service Agency County Committees
…your county.” FSA county committees help local farmers through their decisions on commodity price support loans, conservation programs and disaster programs, and by working closely with county executive directors. …
Central Valley Ag Retailer Named Best in North America
…promote education and awareness on the importance of valley agriculture with the Fresno Grizzlies’ Farm Grown Program, the Valley Farm at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Valley PBS’ Valleys Gold…
Scholarship Supports Biological Control Research
…citrus psyllids. Hoddle says a program in Southern California is looking to keep this research going, and that starts with educating future researchers. To learn more about Smith or to…
USDA, Microsoft to Launch “Innovation Challenge” to Address Food Resiliency
…farm production surveys, and more recently from satellite imagery and remote sensors that can provide information on the health of crops around the country,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Through…
NCBA: Stabenow’s Solution Guarantees Trade War with Canada and Mexico
…labeling is a marketing program, separate from any food safety regulations, which intended to drive demand for U.S. beef. However, unlike industry-led efforts, the government-mandated program failed to increase demand…
House Passes H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act
…interstate commerce. H.R. 1599 establishes a voluntary nationwide marketing program that gives consumers access to consistent, reliable information while protecting advancements in food production technology and innovation,” said Chairman Conaway….
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…crop insurance program, has posted information on the expanded program, including where SCO is available by crop and county. Visit www.rma.usda.gov/news/currentissues/sco/index.html to learn more. Producers of apples, blueberries, grapes, peaches,…
Almond Orchard Sustainability Lifecycle Study Highlights Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Provides Baseline for Future Goals
…to independent, third-party analysis of next-generation farming practices,” said Richard Waycott, President and CEO of the Almond Board of California. “Our ongoing research programs help drive development of innovative production…
Citrus Industry This Week: New FDOC Leadership; CHMAs Help Profits
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports on new leadership at the Florida Department of Citrus and proof that successful Citrus Health Management Areas can help…
