Author Archives: Office of Public Affairs

By Charmayne Hefley Animals have been known to be able to use their senses to detect things that humans require extensive technology to detect. Mary Palm, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) national coordinator for citrus pest programs, said dogs … Continue reading →

By Natasha Geiling Though it’s just an hour south of California’s Silicon Valley, the Salinas Valley — better known for churning out lettuce and tomatoes than the world’s newest tech devices — might as well be a world away. In … Continue reading →

By David Boule’ This winter growing season marks the 140th anniversary since the Washington navel orange was first picked and enjoyed in California. Its success and heritage – by way of Goa, Portugal and Brazil – is one of the … Continue reading →

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California air quality should get a boost from farmers using lower emission harvesting equipment, according to USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in California.  Beginning in 2016, the agency is offering a new incentive option for almond and walnut farmers (and … Continue reading →

  Story from Upworthy.com By Morgan Shoaff What happens to the apples no one buys at the grocery store? You’ve been there: looking at apples (or other produce) and examining what’s in front of you before deciding on “the one.” … Continue reading →

By Kate Campbell Citrus harvest is progressing between storms, the state’s growers and shippers say, a challenge not seen during the past four years of drought. But weather is only one factor, producers of the state’s signature fruit say. They … Continue reading →

By Jeffrey Dorfman Many parents and children today worry about both what college costs and whether after spending all that money they will be able to get a good job. In general, college graduates do get jobs after graduation—the unemployment … Continue reading →