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USDA makes nearly $2 billion available for farmers and ranchers affected by wildfires and hurricanes

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

The USDA has announced that agricultural producers affected by hurricanes and wildfires in 2017 now may apply for assistance to help recover and rebuild their farming operations. Sign-ups began July 16, 2018 and will continue through November 16, 2018. “Hurricanes and … Continue reading →

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Video – Bird enthusiast explains critical importance of Virulent Newcastle Disease eradication program in Southern California (in English and Spanish)

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

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Applications now open for 2019 Nuffield International Farming Scholarships

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

Nuffield International Farming Scholars is pleased to announce that applications for 2019 scholarships are now open, and farmers and agricultural professionals are strongly encouraged to apply. Prospective Nuffield Scholars are men and women in agriculture with a desire to explore … Continue reading →

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Annual Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program underway: improving nutrition, health for seniors

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program California’s certified farmers’ markets are great places to give your diet a nutrition boost.CDFA’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program helps low-income seniors accomplish just that. It’s a 100 percent federally-funded program that provides check booklets … Continue reading →

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Insect invaders and global trade – from Growing Produce

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

By David Eddy EXCERPTED As Japan rebuilt its economy in the decades following World War II, it shipped goods to U.S. consumers who loved the low prices. In more recent decades, China has taken Japan’s role as the low-cost shipper … Continue reading →

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How California’s farm labor shortage made friends of old rivals – from the Los Angeles Times

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

By Geoffrey Mohan D’Arrigo Bros. and the United Farm Workers once took more than 25 years to reach a contract, and for many years afterward they communicated mostly through court filings and job actions.   But the top leafy green … Continue reading →

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Outreach at churches key component of Virulent Newcastle Disease eradication project

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs
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Shasta County Fairgrounds join other fair facilities serving as fire camps – From KRCR NewsChannel 7

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

As fires erupted in far-Northern California late last month, the Shasta County Fairgrounds in Anderson was called upon to serve as a fire camp. Since then, fairgrounds in Lake, Yolo and Siskiyou counties have also been activated as fire camps. … Continue reading →

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Precision AgTech Keeps Food Fresh From Farm to Fork – from IQ by Intel

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

Food cold chain technologies such as computer vision, artificial intelligence and data analysis are tracking fresh produce from the farm to trucks to stores in an effort to reduce food waste. The moment a strawberry is picked in the field, … Continue reading →

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Grill like a pro! Food safety tips for the holiday period

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

  July 4 is right around the corner and for the estimated 80 percent of households that own grills or smokers, that means one thing – barbeques.  Grill masters can make sure they don’t leave their diners with a nasty … Continue reading →

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