There are more hard times ahead when it comes to the agriculture water supplies in California. The State Water Resources Control Board issues a notice of surface water shortage. Sabrina…
AgNeTVideo – Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare
Growers and residents who think they have may trees damaged from the Asian Citrus Psyllid are asked to call their local Agriculture Commissioner’s office….
Produce Safety Topic of Farm Forum
The discussion turns to produce safety at the next Fresno Grizzlies Farm Forum. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report Agriculture professionals and the general public…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Confirmed in Tulare
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has confirmed the discovery of six additional Asian citrus psyllids in Tulare County. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio…
Humboldt County Farm Bureau Celebration Planned
…contest and ice cream social. There will also be catapult competition, games, agriculture displays, and speeder train rides. American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman and California Farm Bureau Federation…
Soil Nutrient Management Seminars Coming Up
There are chances to learn more about soil nutrient management coming up. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report Agriculture professionals wanting to learn more about…
Looking Forward to Conference on Farm Bill
There are many in agriculture looking forward to the next step in the farm bill process, which is the conference between the Senate and House. Randall Weiseman reports. Click to…
Trade Partnership Negotiations Underway
The first round of the TransAtlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations included several issues pertaining to agriculture. Rod Bain has details. Click to open or download audio report…
Ag Labor Survey
Farmers in many counties across the state continue to see agriculture labor shortages. Farmers and ranchers are reminded to let the California Farm Bureau Federation know about the shortages you’re…
Vilsack Against Split Farm Bill
The Agriculture Secretary is making his views known on both the idea of splitting nutrition programs from the “farm” bill and on the idea of simply extending the current extension….
DWR Announces Groundwater Assistance Grants
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has awarded more than $4.7 million in grants to 26 public agencies from the Local Groundwater Assistance Program. Grant funding is provided by Proposition…
Farm-Only Farm Bill a Possibility
…leadership aide told national media the House leaders decided to bring an agriculture-only Farm Bill up for a vote before the August recess by splitting it from the food stamps…
Volunteers Needed for Yuba-Sutter Fair
…staff its ‘AgVentures’ agriculture education building during the fair’s run July 31 – Aug 4. Volunteers will assist with the farm bureau’s public outreach and agriculture education projects in the…
CDFA Taking Applications for China/Vietnam Trip
Have you ever wanted to go to China? The California Department of Food and Agriculture is taking applications from small businesses to be a part of their California Agricultural Trade…