California farmers are invited to a field day next week to learn more about sorghum. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sorghum is an annual…
Litigation against EPA Concerning Section 308
The personal information of farmers and ranchers is once again at stake, due to recently filed litigation against the Environmental Protection Agency by animal rights groups under the Clean Water…
New Ecosystem Services Database
…of the database is twofold. It helps the department discuss the multiple benefits provided by California agriculture, and it assists growers, ranchers, and stakeholders who want to learn more about…
Judge Says Water Right Fee is Invalid
…no evidence that the water board considered fairly apportioning the fees before they were imposed. “Farmers and ranchers are willing to pay their fair share to support programs that benefit…
Help for Those Affected by Rim Fire
There is some help in the works for the farmers and ranchers affected by the Rim Fire burning near Yosemite. Click to Open or Download Audio Report State Executive Director,…
California Ag Headlines for September 6
…Pistachio harvest is underway in the San Joaquin Valley. This year, farmers expect to harvest about 550 million pounds of the nuts. The pistachio harvest began a little earlier this…
Water Meeting Next Week
…work proactively with farmers and ranchers to address groundwater overdraft and water transfers – providing a level of reliability over the next few years. She says California’s current water situation…
Meeting on California Water Situation
…spells uncertainty for agricultural interests throughout this state,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “We need to work proactively with farmers and ranchers to address groundwater overdraft and water transfers –…
Rim Fire Continues to Burn
…ranchers and livestock displaced by the fire, you can donate hay and other items. Tuolumne County Farm Bureau is working to collect and distribute hay. To contact the Tuolumne County…
California Agriculture Headlines
…destruction coming out of the Rim Fire burning in the Sierra Nevada. Cattle ranchers are reporting loss of cattle in the blaze. So far, they’re not able to tell how…
CA Farm Bureau On Water Shortage
…lack of water. We’ve had to ask some farmers to stop their scheduled irrigations so other farmers could take delivery.” Unlike reservoirs in the rest of the state, which have…
High-Tech Farming with Drones
Farming practices have come a long way from the old mule and plow days. Now farmers may not even need to be outside with unmanned aircraft equipped with imaging sensors…
Program for New Farmers
Starting any business is difficult, and farming is no different. But there’s a program that can help with at least one aspect. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or…
Almond Board: Water Regulations and Farmers
One of the key issues facing almond growers and others is water regulations. Sabrina Hill has more.Click to open or download audio report Vince Roos is a consultant on water-related…