“Many of the issues we see with pesticide misapplications really come down to communication. Essentially an applicator not necessarily knowing what a beekeeper is doing and visa-versa,” Bayer Industry Affairs…
Grower Liaison Positions Across the State Now Accepting Proposals
…Name,” type in “Grower Liaison,” all open positions will appear on the following page. Once on the Events Details page for the region or county you are looking for, click…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2020
…questionnaires distributed by USDA-NASS, with consecutive telephone and field follow-up. To arrive at the estimated almond acreage, USDA-NASS compares its almond acreage database with the 2017 Census of Agriculture, pesticide…
Ag Day At the Capitol Chance to Talk Funding for UC Cooperative Extension
…event is hosted by California Farm Bureau and brings together Farm Bureau members, 4-H and FFA students, producers, and supporters. It also gives folks a chance to listen to guest…
Biden’s Proposed Budget Brings Added Support to USDA
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). According to the 61-page summary, the budget request includes a 16 percent increase in funding for USDA, for a total of $27.8 billion. The additional…
Produce Working Group Seeks Food Box Program Adjustments
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) call for comments. The produce working group provided a 13-page document containing 30 recommendations for a successor to the Farmers to Families Food Box…
Ag Innovation Challenge from Farm Bureau Accepting Applications
…5. Each of the teams will receive pitch training and additional guidance from Cornell University’s Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management faculty. The 10 semi-finalists will compete to get…
Western Growers Continues Support for Center for Produce Safety
…our performance and reduce the risk of food safety outbreak,” Puglia explained. Western Growers also contributed $1 million during CPS’s previous fundraising campaign back in 2015. For the latest fundraising…
Pest Management Workgroup Seeks Sustainable Alternatives to Pesticides
…when that first pesticide sale is made, whether it’s by a chemical company, wholesaler, or pesticide dealer, 2.1 cents goes to the DPR to assist us with all of the…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…variety of programs such as food banks, farmer’s markets, and school programs. A total of $600 million would be used for investments in regional food economies. The measure aims to…
Capitol Ag Day: A Chance to Counter the Farm Sector COVID Response Narrative
…Bureau members to attended. Normally producers, supporters, 4-H and FFA students, and industry leads from across the state come to listen to speakers and advocate for the industry right on…
The Western View: It’s Railfest Weekend in Reedley!
…areas for a picnic. There will be food vendors as well. For more information, visit their website at hillcrestreedley.com or their Facebook page. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western…
New EPA Administrator Michael Regan Confirmed by Senate
…believe he will bring fair and informed leadership to EPA. “I look forward to starting a dialogue with him and his staff to ensure that EPA’s pesticide registration programs remain…
ARS Launches New Project to Engage the Next Generation of Researchers
…Research Service aimed at educational outreach in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The Three Sisters Project will work to foster opportunities for high school students to explore career…
