…state officials to take all necessary actions to prepare for water shortages. On April 1, 2015, when the statewide snowpack’s water content was historically low at 5 percent of that…
Agri View: Dragon Fruit – It’s Fruit
…America but is also grown and exported from several Southeast Asian countries, such as Thailand and Vietnam. Obtained from several cactus species, its succulent stem provides the uniquely delicious fruit…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine In Stanislaus County Includes Portion of Merced County
…an invasive species of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. All citrus and closely related species, such as curry leaf trees,…
Agri View: Wolves vs. Livestock
…now biologically recovered and over 1,020 wolves are being managed in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming under the federal Endangered Species Act. From 1987 to December 2005, 528 cattle, 1,318 sheep,…
Groundwater Management a Costly Endeavor
…a lot of money. Department of Water Resources For the first time in California history, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) empowers local agencies to adopt groundwater management plans that…
USDA Shares 2015 Results
…in Africa and Central America. Conservation and Forestry Through an unprecedented voluntary conservation effort with landowners, the greater sage-grouse no longer needs Federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. Increased…
Fresh Christmas Tree
…tree is no longer fresh. Some tree species retain their needles longer than others, so if you want a long display time, choose the right tree, Apsley said. White pines,…
ACP Quarantine in Northern San Mateo County Includes Portion of San Francisco County
…because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. All citrus and closely related species, such as curry leaf trees, are susceptible hosts for both the…
Omnibus Approval Key for Cattle Producers
…bill. Specifically, the bill keeps the overzealous Environmental Protection Agency in check by continuing to prohibit the agency from requiring livestock producers to obtain Clean Air Act permits or report…
NFU Praises Omnibus Parts, Concerned About Others
…on Congress to pass an omnibus free of legislative riders. “Fortunately, basic protections for farmers under the Packers and Stockyard Act, biotech labeling, important environmental regulations and other provisions were…
Agri View: Black Rice
…the most consumed foods in the world. When you hear the word “rice” you think of one of the tiny white seeds in a cellophane bags. The fact is rice…
Appropriations Bill Falls Short for Farmers While Tax Bill Offers Hope
…of Origin Labeling, it is disappointed that important issues were left unaddressed. Regarding the Act, NCGA President Chip Bowling, a farmer from Maryland, issued the following statement: “The FY16 Omnibus…
Omnibus a Win for Ag, But No Fix for WOTUS or GMOs
…genetically modified ingredients. Congress’s failure to act will bring the heavy cost of a patchwork of state labeling mandates to farmers and consumers as early as next month. “We are…
Marmorated Stink Bug: Just a Matter of Time
…on tree health, particularly young trees, is still being evaluated. A list of over 170 host species, including those that attract the highest densities, can be found at StopBMSB.org. The…