…I know how vital the Farm Bill is to farmers and ranchers, not to mention to the American people who rely on a safe and affordable food supply. The Farm…
House Democrats Named to Farm Bill Conference
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi named House Democratic Members to serve on a conference committee to complete a five-year long reauthorization of the Farm Bill. “When millions of American are struggling…
Strawberry Commission Awarded Grant
…irrigation system performance. Future classes will address irrigation scheduling, system design and fertigation practices, and other pertinent water management projects. The California Strawberry Commission is a state government agency that…
American Farm Bureau Appeals Chesapeake Bay Ruling
The American Farm Bureau Federation took action Monday to appeal a recent court decision that upheld the Environmental Protection Agency’s “pollution diet” for the 64,000-square-mile Chesapeake Bay watershed. AFBF filed…
Brown Vetoes Citrus Protection Bill
Governor Jerry Brown As the Asian citrus psyllid continues to spread across the state, Governor Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would have helped protect California’s citrus crop. AB…
California Ag Headlines for October 8
…of their submitted Water Quality Plan; groundwater monitoring results; surface water monitoring results (if they’re not in a group program); and manure manifests. Workshops are offered on a first-come, first-served…
California Ag Headlines for October 7
…impact on the California nut industry. China has a big demand for nuts. In fact, about 40 percent of our pistachio exports head there, along with about 20 percent of…
UC Davis 2013 Award of Distinction
The UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is honoring several people later this week with its 2013 Award of Distinction. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or…
Almond Board: New Workshops Added to Almond Conference
The Almond Board continues to plan educational seminars for growers during their annual almond conference scheduled for December 3 through 5 in Sacramento. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Statement by Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation President, On Farm Bill Expiration
…as to the safety net and risk management tools that are important in planning for next year’s crop. And come January, consumers once again face the impact of high food…
Californian Named Beef Ambassador
…advocates, plus $5,000 in cash prizes sponsored exclusively by Farm Credit. In addition, the American National CattleWomen Foundation and Monsanto awarded five educational scholarships totaling $5,000. While preparing for this…
Governor Signs Hemp Bill
…Hemp Farming Act will establish a framework for farming the oilseed and fiber varieties of the plant, which are used in a variety of everyday consumer products, including food, body…
YSFB Supports Ordinance to Restrict Marijuana Cultivation
…the cultivation of marijuana within 2,000 feet of any school, church, park or youth-oriented facility as a public nuisance; it would enact thorough documentation requirements for growers of medical marijuana;…
Fall Citrus Meeting
…frost protection, and Dr. Marylou Polek of the Citrus Research Board will speak on Huanglongbing Disease distribution and research approaches. The meeting will wrap up with a David DeGroot of…
