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USDA addresses frequently asked questions about BSE

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

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Singapore farmers inspire with innovation and commitment to community

In California, I have the opportunity to meet with farmers almost everyday, and it’s a point of pride that they are widely admired for their innovation and support of local communities. What was inspiring about my trip to Singapore, a … Continue reading

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Earth Day and Farming

As the daughter of a farmer, I grew up with a love of the land and a deep respect for nature – you might say a native understanding that every day was Earth Day. My father worked the land. He … Continue reading

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Modesto Bee – Soon to be deployed troops visit Fresno for farming lesson

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

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Asia trade delegation an excellent opportunity to promote California products

Expanding export opportunities for California’s farmers, ranchers and food processors is a priority for me as I visit Singapore and South Korea as part of a U.S. trade delegation focusing on trade, market access and promotions. During my time in … Continue reading

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Discover California’s Fairs

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

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From Fresno Bee – New app helps with citrus disease fight

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

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From NBC-4, Los Angeles – Treatment starts in Hacienda Heights area after huanglongbing detection

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

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From San Francisco Chronicle – Busy time for egg inspectors

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

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San Gabriel Valley Daily Tribune – Quarantine key to citrus health

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

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