…15 years ago under the state’s Marketing Act. The growers claimed the board did not meet the legal requirements when it was formed. The judge agreed with the growers, stating…
Agreement in CFBF Lawsuit against Caltrans
…concern about how the project would impact farmland in the Little Lake Valley. The fear was the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would destroy too much farmland during the project,…
New App to Report Invasive Pests
…photographs invasive species. The website also tells you how you can submit an actual live sample of the invasive species. It even goes over proper collection methods. For the CDFA…
Should State Agencies “Choose Californian”?
…It’s called the Choose California Act, and last week the Assembly’s Agriculture Committee unanimously approved the bill. The bill would require state agencies like prisons to buy produce and livestock…
New Leader for Citrus Board
…on the annual citrus harvest. The Citrus Research Board administers the Citrus Research Program, a grower-funded and directed program established in 1968 under the California Marketing Act as the mechanism…
AgNeTVideo Report: Monterey County Ag Part 2
…he’s not sure what species of springtail he’s dealing with, and has sent samples out for identification. His work with the springtails will help him create a comprehensive plan of…
CDFA Sessions on Food Safety
The California Department of Food and Agriculture will be hosting two listening sessions on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food Safety Modernization Act Proposed Fresh Produce and Preventive Control…
Agriculture and Health Care Reform
It’s a hot topic for agriculture and small business: the impact of health care reform. Experts say farmers need to know how the new law will effect them. Sabrina Hill…
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Reaction to EPA Info Release
…of Information Act (FOIA) request and granted to them. “When we reviewed the information submitted by the states and released by EPA, we were alarmed at the detail of the…
National Pork Producers Council Reaction to EPA Info Release
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 20, 2013 – The National Pork Producers Council is extremely troubled by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s release earlier this month to several activist groups of personal…
Web Seminars on FDA Proposed Rules
…web seminars this Thursday on the proposed Food Safety Modernization Act. Between 10 and 11 on Thursday morning, the first web seminar is called “10 things you need to know…
CA Rice Industry Helps Wildlife
…provides food for people around the world but also habitat, breeding ground and food for some 230 species of wildlife. Industry officials estimate that up to 12 million waterfowl make…
Scholarships Available for High School Seniors
…of recommendation; one copy of their high school transcripts; ACT or SAT scores and be graduating from high school during the 2012-2013 school year. Applications are available online. Click here….
Ag Groups Respond to Farm Bill Extension
…dairy farmers. While the nine-month extension of the current farm policy did prevent the so-called “dairy cliff”, it does not include the Dairy Security Act, which was included in the…