We will soon be able to fully assess how the federal Food Safety Modernization Act might impact California agriculture — but the signs so far point to a sizable regulatory…
State Legislative Session Ends in Flurry of Votes
…arbitrator. As such, AB 465 will serve only to drive up litigation costs, increasing individual claims, representative actions and class action lawsuits against California employers. “A change I’m noting in…
USDA Offers Help to Fire-Affected Farmers and Ranchers
…Chief Jason Weller. “Conservation practices protect the land and aid recovery, but can build the natural resource base and may help mitigate loss in future events.” Farmers and ranchers with…
Navel Crop Estimated Large, Might Miss Target
…Fruit size was reported to be larger and fruit set, especially on late varieties, is better in most groves. The improved fruit size is attributed to timely rainfall and good…
State Pear Growers Report Quality Crop
…tonnage, but overall, the tonnage was pretty good. It wasn’t a bumper crop, but it wasn’t a low crop either. It actually turned out better than most of us thought…
Progress Reported on Planning for Sites Reservoir
…the public benefit of water storage projects, prompts the question: What’s going on with plans to build Sites Reservoir? The answer, local water officials said, is a lot, with activity…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act – Informational Meetings Planned
…Management Act (SGMA) and to answer questions from the public: October 21st – Valley Glen, CA: Los Angeles Valley College Campuss Center Building Monarch Hall, 5800 Fulton Ave, Valley Glen,…
The Western View: Funding Site for Small Ag
…to help out fellow farmers who are working hard to build something new. It’s people like Diane Graves and Kirstjn Eggers In Malaga Washington. They raise hogs – or did…
State Board Drops Planned Grazing Rule
…practices implemented under regulatory or nonregulatory actions; Take actions to protect water quality and beneficial uses of waters from pollution, consistent with state and federal laws. Giacomini said what ranchers…
Almond Board: New Tracks for 2016 Almond Conference
…planning team raises the bar to ensure that The Almond Conference is better than before. With close to the 3,000 attendees representing all facets of the industry, this event offers…
School Children Eating More Fruits and Vegetables – Fact Sheet From the USDA
…Congress to act quickly to reauthorize a strong Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act and support the ongoing success of the healthier meals. Kids are eating more healthy food and throwing…
‘Waters’ Rule Takes Effect in California
…they must still conform their activities to the new rule.” The California map has different layers to show the potential impact of the rule. A base layer shows areas regulated…
USFRA Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes on Sustainability and Agriculture
…the human impact of sustainability – Respondents shared interest in the actions farmers and ranchers are taking to improve human health through access to safe, nutritious food and the impact…
PlacerGROWN, Crop-To-Tabletop Since 1849
…on an old notion: food grown fresh from your local farmer tastes better than food that travels thousands of miles. The Placer County community has enjoyed fresh, local food and…