Author Archives: Office of Public Affairs

Please see this link to view the USDA web page on BSE, including frequently asked questions and answers, which are also provided below: Q. What is Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy? A. Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), sometimes referred to as “mad cow … Continue reading →

http://www.modbee.com/2012/04/16/2159439/troops-in-fresno-for-farming-lesson.html When Sgt. 1st Class Darrell Rowe’s Army bosses told him they were sending him for a week of beekeeping and tree pruning here in the San Joaquin Valley, he was irked. “My first reaction was, what the hell would … Continue reading →

There is an exclusive website hosted just for California Fairs – to assist people in visiting the 78 local fairs in our great state. Fairs are unique, community institutions which maintain their local flavor and identity. Find a fair near … Continue reading →

http://www.fresnobee.com/2012/04/10/2794977/business-blog-new-app-to-track.html By Robert Rodriguez – The Fresno Bee Tuesday, Apr. 10, 2012 | 07:09 PM What to do if you spot a bug on your backyard citrus tree that you suspect is the dreaded Asian citrus psyllid? Well, there is … Continue reading →

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Citrus-Quarantine-in-San-Gabriel-Valley-146744365.html Nearly 100 Miles Sprayed to Stamp Out Citrus Killer While fruit from infected trees are safe to eat, the root of the problem goes deeper than consumption By John Cadiz Klemack An invasive and deadly disease that attacks citrus … Continue reading →

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/04/08/BABT1NVH29.DTL Selling eggs in California isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. With Easter celebrated Sunday and Passover under way, the egg holds a prominent spot on the spring holiday table. And agricultural inspectors in the state want to make … Continue reading →

http://www.sgvtribune.com/editorial/ci_20331016/our-view-quarantine-key-citrus-health The discovery of a bacterial disease in Hacienda Heights that could wipe out the citrus crop here is not as devastating a prospect for the San Gabriel Valley and Whittier areas as it would have been at the turn … Continue reading →

http://www.sacbee.com/2012/03/25/4363882/lemon.html The Meyer lemon tree in front of Will Reichmann’s house is small, but official. Shortly after buying it, Reichmann registered his humble sapling online as part of a new campaign aimed at proving that even one of the country’s … Continue reading →