…Santa Barbary County farm as one of the sources of an E. coli outbreak that took place in October, finding the strain of the bacteria in a neighboring irrigation canal….
Combatting Sugarcane Aphid in Sorghum
…in the plant to the new growth,” said Kern County Entomology Farm Adviser David Haviland. “As you get it on the plant it’s controlling the aphids but also as the…
Students Set to Celebrate Agriculture and Leadership During FFA Week
…that focuses on reaching out to at-risk youth at the center. In Ohio, the Ohio Valley CTC FFA chapter will be working with Adams County Soil and Water to create…
Corteva Sponsors Building at International Agri-Center
…of the Tulare Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon on the new building naming rights during the 2019 show. The process moved rather quickly once Corteva learned about the branding…
Harvesting Technology at the World Ag Expo
The gates of the International Agri-Center in Tulare opened Tuesday morning to officially begin the 52nd World Ag Expo. During the opening ceremony, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and California Farm…
California Farm Bureau Appoints Jim Houston as Administrator
…administrator, Matteis will continue to serve CFBF as a strategic advisor. His 45-year career in agricultural advocacy includes service as manager of the Santa Clara and Alameda County Farm Bureaus,…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…While she has shown goats and hogs, sheep have been her specialty and where she has found the most success. In 2018, she was the Tulare County Fair Reserve Sheep…
Western View: The Moon Trees
Moon Tree in front of Sebastian County Courthouse, in Fort Smith, Arkansas By Jesse Berry (catsmoke) – own work Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50660732 Have you ever stood under…
Rangeland Summit Highlights Role of Livestock in Wildfire Suppression
…“I think livestock grazing is part of the solution and even if it can help a little bit, is important,” said Livestock and Natural Resource Advisor in Modoc County, Laura…
Nutria Issues Continue for California Farmers
…state as of January 16, 2019. That number has grown from 20 just under a year ago. The vast majority have been found in Merced County, with several more found…
New Indoor Heat Illness Regulation Draft Lowers Temperature Thresholds
…“I think about some of the facilities I’ve visited over the years,” said Wolfe, “they are structurally sound for the purposes of passing county inspectors, but they’re not worth the…
Farm Bureau Sues to Block Flows Plan for Lower San Joaquin River
…irrigate crops in regions served by the rivers. In its lawsuit, filed in Sacramento County Superior Court, Farm Bureau said the flows plan would have “far-reaching environmental impacts to the…
Participation Encouraged for the 2019 Labor Survey
…to hear directly from industry members on what needs are not being met in order to formulate more articulate needs to regulators and lawmakers. Fresno County Farm Bureau Executive Director…
Almond Update: Irrigation Evaluations Available for Growers
…Manager of Field Outreach and Education Spencer Cooper said RCDs in Tehama and Glenn Counties, East Stanislaus County, and Kern County are offering the tests but growers should check with…