Evacuation of a large swath of land downstream from Oroville Dam during the weekend caused logistical headaches for farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses within the affected area, while Department of…
“We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
World Ag Expo and E.M. Tharp, Inc. have teamed up again to provide the “We Believe in Growing” scholarship, which supports local high school students who will be attending four-year…
Midweek Valentine’s a Boon for Growers
…country over the last two years.” The commission, he said, has also used the California Grown program to help flower shoppers identify state-grown products. Nishita said he looks for California-grown…
Secretary Ross to Promote California Grown Flowers
…commitment to California’s flower farmers. Secretary Ross will also bestow a certification of “California Grown” on Rose Parade floats. “I’m excited to once again be honoring our Cal Poly students…
Lone Star Ranch Named 2016 California Leopold Conservation Award® Recipient
…they own and manage, which he called “an evolutionary possibility and an ecological necessity.” “Many Californians don’t realize, but when they look out across the landscapes where they live and…
NIFA Focus on Two New Projects
…offers education, workshops, marketing and outreach that connects the veteran community with state and local veteran service agencies. The second grant announced, from the Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification…
Future of Our Agricultural Community
Internship/mentoring program brings in ag students for summer study in public service The average age of the California farmer is about 60 – and it’s rising. Here at the California…
Officials Warn of Flash Flood Potential
Flood and fire officials from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), CAL FIRE and the National Weather Service (NWS) warn that weather and land conditions across California increase the…
Court Strikes Down Tighter Anhydrous Restrictions
…ruled against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, known as OSHA, because the Administration violated the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Last year, OSHA issued a memo redefining the retail…
Agri View: Education Opportunity for a Veteran
…percent of armed service members are from rural America. The agricultural industry is a logical solution to fill the economic gap veterans face. USDA is committed to assisting veterans start…
State Ag Officials Seek OSHA Enforcement Extension
…at retail locations. The State Ag Departments sent a letter to OSHA asking them to delay enforcement of the new Process Safety Management rules until July of 2018. OSHA removed…
Selections Made for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…thinking, change management, emotional intelligence and complex social and cultural issues. Seminars are delivered by four partner universities: Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Fresno State and UC…
Greenhouse Opens, Aids ACP Fight
…the research and rearing of the Tamarixia radiata wasp, a natural parasite of the Asian citrus psyllid, and advance efforts to lower populations of the psyllid through biological control. Cal…
New Greenhouse Aids ACP Control
…carry, Huanglongbing (HLB), is the biggest threat the California citrus industry has ever faced. To advance efforts to limit the spread of psyllid populations through biological control, Cal Poly Pomona,…