In a landmark moment for the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF), Shannon Douglass, a diversified farmer from Glenn County, has been elected as president for a two-year term. This marks…
Week in Review: Working to Define ‘Regenerative Ag’ & County Seeks to Ban Animal Agriculture
Input is being sought on how California should define “regenerative agriculture” and how it relates to state programs. A proposed measure in Sonoma County would eliminate animal agriculture in the…
Five HLB-Positive Trees Detected in San Diego County
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed the presence of Huanglongbing (HLB) in five trees in San Diego County. The HLB-positive trees were found in a residential…
New Proposed California Anti-Ag Measure Could Have National Implications
A proposed northern California anti-ag measure could have an effect nationwide. The measure in Sonoma County would eliminate animal agriculture in that county. “It would outlaw all animal agriculture in…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…in the United States into three categories: excessive, expensive and environmentally harmful,” said Randall Penn, a waste reduction agent at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County. “Also, according to the U.S. Environmental…
Census of Agriculture Report to Be Released February 13
…account for nonresponse, under-coverage, and misclassification, ultimately producing accurate data down to the county level. Two special studies, the 2023 Census of Aquaculture and the 2023 Irrigation and Water Management…
DPR Seeks Comment on Statewide Pesticide Notification System
…in Fresno County and December 14 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. A virtual public hearing is also scheduled for December 19 via Zoom. The draft proposal follows a two-year outreach…
Farm Bureau Foodies: Foodies Cooking with Tomatoes
Director of Communications for the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau, Anna Genasci, and Farm Girl Chef cook an easy, delicious recipe with tomatoes. Then follow Genasci to see where our food…
Daniel Hartwig to Take Helm as President of the California Fresh Fruit Association
…His commitment to the agricultural community extends beyond his professional roles, with notable contributions as Board President of the Fresno County Farm Bureau and recent graduation from the California Agricultural…
Quarantine Boundaries Updated for Multiple Pests
…County Quarantine Boundary to include the Redlands and Yucaipa areas. The Mediterranean fruit fly quarantine boundary in Los Angeles County has also expanded to 88 square miles in the Leimert…
Grower Participation Requested for Citrus Life Cycle Survey
…be aggregated and presented only on a county-wide or statewide basis, with no identifying information to be made public. The collected information will be accessible exclusively to researchers at UC…
Confirmed Finds of Carpophilus Truncatus in Almonds and Pistachios
…strategies in California. The pest has already been confirmed in several areas of the state. “We have official identifications from Merced County, Madera County, and Kings County. We’re in the…
Navel Orange Forecast Shows Promise for California Farmers
…notable concentrations in Fresno, Tulare, and Kern counties. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards April 23, 2024…
ERP 2022 Providing More Than $3 Billion to Producers
…Producers interested in Track 2 should contact their local FSA county office. Regardless of the track, all producers must have the required forms on file with FSA within 60 days…