…continues to hold meetings around the state about the plan update. The State Wildlife Action Plan examines the health of fish and wildlife populations and recommends actions to conserve species…
CAPCA Conference Underway
…sessions on endangered species regulations, current law/enforcement for pesticide container handling, transport & recycling, bee health in almonds, pesticide stewardship and food safety, and California aquatic weeds regulations. The California…
American Farm Bureau Appeals Chesapeake Bay Ruling
The American Farm Bureau Federation took action Monday to appeal a recent court decision that upheld the Environmental Protection Agency’s “pollution diet” for the 64,000-square-mile Chesapeake Bay watershed. AFBF filed…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Found in Fresno County
…of introducing more ACP to our County.” The Asian citrus psyllid is an invasive species of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus…
Governor Signs Hemp Bill
There could soon be another new crop for California. Governor Brown has signed the Industrial Hemp Farming Act, which legalizes hemp farming under state law. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to…
New ACP Finds in Tulare County
…is 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 are susceptible hosts for…
ACP Update: New Psyllid in Exeter, Quarantines Expanded
…huanglongbing disease. All citrus and closely related species are susceptible hosts for both the insect and the disease. There is no cure once a tree becomes infected. The diseased tree…
New ACP Found Near Tulare County Town of Exeter
…a new part of our county,” said Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita. The Asian citrus psyllid is an invasive species of grave concern because it can carry the disease…
ACP Quarantine Expansion in Tulare and Kern Counties
…is of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. All citrus and closely related species are susceptible hosts for both the insect…
Litigation against EPA Concerning Section 308
…by animal rights groups under the Clean Water Act. Randall Weiseman speaks with Environmental Counsel for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ashley McDonald. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Huff Applauds Quick CDFA Action in Response to Citrus Pest
Oriental Fruit Fly Discovery Leads to 130 Square Mile Quarantine SACRAMENTO: Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) says he supports the quick and definitive action taken by the California…
Trade Sensitive Issues
Keeping in mind trade sensitive issues is part of the balancing act performed during ag trade discussions. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in Tulare County
…can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. All citrus and closely related species are susceptible hosts for both the insect and the disease. There is no…