…operations where they occur. COURTESY: SONOMA COUNTY FARM BUREAU “All of their employees were scared to death and went home that day, so a whole lost day of production,” said…
More Virulent Newcastle Found, Now in San Diego
…area in Riverside County led to the recent detection of the disease in the Ramona-area of San Diego County. This bird movement occurred in violation of the quarantine. It is…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
Rep. Jim Costa addresses the California State Board of Food and Agriculture The California State Board of Food and Agriculture held another public comment session last week in Fresno to…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
…for approval by the local FSA county committee, to be eligible for the increased production history effective on January 1, 2019. More Information On December 20, 2018, President Trump signed…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…actual loss certified by the producer and determined acceptable by FSA or the county expected yield and county disaster yield. The county disaster yield is the production that a producer…
Registration Open for Annual Nutrient Management Conference
…the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel in Fresno. The event provides an opportunity for industry professionals and academic researchers to come together to learn about and share the latest research and innovative…
Nearly Half of California Hemp Acreage Registered in Kern County
Kern County has inadvertently become the hemp capital of California, having more hemp acreage registered than any other county by a significant margin. With the recent legalization of industrial hemp…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-03-19
…benefits of healthy soil practices, agriculture land values that are continuing to rise and details on Kern County growing nearly half of California’s registered hemp acreage. Tune in to the…
UC Researchers Looking for Targeted Grazers
Cooperative Extension personnel are working to compile a comprehensive list of ranchers who do targeted grazing. Livestock and Range Management Advisor in Sonoma County, Stephanie Larson has been reaching out…
Making Headway on Implementation of Farm Programs
…make the application process more simplified for those looking to apply. “While the signup is currently open at the county [Farm Service Agency] offices we know a number of producers…
First Annual California Food Expo Less Than Two Weeks Away
…750 local, national, and international buyers. Previously known as the Fresno Food Expo, the event has expanded its scope to include even more California companies and will feature a host…
Final Mapped California Cotton Acreage
…cotton acreage, with a little more than 98,000 acres, followed by Fresno County with nearly 70,000 acres. Listen to the report below. Final Mapped California Cotton Acreage About the Author…
More Virulent Newcastle Discovered
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently announced another discovery of virulent Newcastle disease at a retail feed store in western San Bernardino County. The discovery was made on August…
Industry Sees What Damage Stink Bug Can Do
…areas, first appearing in crops in 2016 in Stanislaus County. Rijal has been doing BMSB research since then. Rijal hosted a gathering of farmers and pest control advisers Aug. 13, 2019,…