…CCAs have expertise in Nutrient, Soil, Water, Crop and Pest Management. Growers interested in finding a CCA in their area can go the “Find a Professional” section of the International…
Post-Harvest Topics at Almond Field Day
…Cooperative Extension Farm Advisors David Doll and Gurreet Brar. Post-Harvest Topics at Almond Field Day Doll spoke about soil salinity and the problems facing producers in the drought year. Many…
49ers and CA Dairy Families Award $10k Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant in Santa Clara
…are dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of California’s students, which means eating a healthy diet that includes nutritious dairy products and exercising for at least 60 minutes a…
Release of Endoparasite for the Biological Control of Asian Citrus Psyllid
…Asian Citrus Psyllid Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will consider all comments that are received on or before October 20, 2014. For further information or to make a comment…
NRCS Seeks Input on 2015 Conservation Priorities for California
…landowners for fiscal year 2014. Almost $100 million was invested in contracts with farmers, ranchers, and private forest owners to conserve and protect water, improve the health of the soil,…
EPA Announces $183 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in California
…usage in the city has decreased by 25 percent. “Water conservation and drinking water quality are of utmost importance to the health and welfare of the people of the State…
Weekly Column: Farm to School Programs Create New Opportunities for Farmers
…in the health of America’s students through Farm to School is also an investment in the farmers and ranchers who grow the food and an investment in the health of…
Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will give soil health the main stage at its meeting on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 in Sacramento. Soil health, the basis of…
Raising the Bar; How Protecting You From Pesticides Has Changed
…Milton O’Haire, wants to ensure they are trained on how to use fumigants – a type of pesticide that is injected into the soil before growing crops like strawberries, cling…
All of Tulare County Added to Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine
…diseased tree will decline in health until it dies. HLB has been detected just once in California – in 2012 on a single residential property in Hacienda Heights, Los Angeles…
USDA Announces up to $31 Million to Empower People to Make Healthy Eating Choices
…not have adequate access to nutritious food,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Helping families purchase more fresh produce is clearly good for families’ health, helps contribute to lower health costs…
USDA to Collect Data on Chemicals Applied to Vegetables
…produce a safe, high-quality food supply,” said Vic Tolomeo, Director of the NASS Pacific Regional Field Office. “The data will help support the policies and programs that protect the health…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion in Kern County
…infected. The diseased tree will decline in health until it dies. HLB has been detected just once in California – in 2012 on a single residential property in Hacienda Heights,…
California’s Fertilizer Research Conference Comes to Modesto October 29-30, 2014
(From CDFA) The California Department of Food and Agriculture and the Western Plant Health Association are hosting their 22nd annual fertilizer research conference at the DoubleTree Hotel in Modesto on…