…lower Sacramento River. Scientists theorized that this production of plankton could be generated in other years if the conditions in the Yolo Bypass could be repeated. This finding led to…
Agri View: GMO Law
…by “regulating nationwide distribution and labeling practices that facilitate interstate commerce.” The court, however, dismissed an injunction that would have prevented the GMO labeling law from being implemented in 2015….
Bison Our National Mammal
…along with many co-sponsors from both parties. As the national mammal, bison will now join the oak (national tree – designated 2004), the rose (national floral emblem – designated 1998)…
Secretary Ross in Vietnam
…United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA), a non-profit formed in 1980 by the 13 western state departments of agriculture as well as the territorial departments in Guam and Samoa. For…
Western View: Behind the Sagebrush Rebellion
…surrounding the home property. The Taylor Grazing Act of 1934 created this system with permits sold to the ranchers for low grazing fees. These fees average $1.69 per animal, per…
Senate Water Bill Introduction is Welcomed News for Multiple Water Agencies
…and we encourage the Senate to take swift action on the Feinstein/Boxer bill so that process can begin.” –Ted R. Page, Board President, Kern County Water Agency “No area of…
House Water Bill Introduction Praised
…genuinely interested in working with their colleagues in the Senate to find a legislative solution to the chronic water supply shortages that have devastated the San Joaquin Valley and other…
Almond Board: Entertainment for Gala Dinner
…is once again sure to result in gut-splitting laughter. The Gala Dinner will have three top-notch entertainers: former police officer, turned comedian, Juston McKinney will return as our master of…
Researchers Working on ‘Ladderless’ Orchards
…planting semi-dwarfing rootstocks on a 4-acre test plot. They’re calling it a ladderless orchard. Leading the experiment are Ted DeJong and Kevin Day. DeJong is a plant physiology professor at…
Almond Conference Underway
…up tomorrow is the gala dinner featuring comedians Juston McKinney, Mark Eddie and Tom Cotter. This year’s almond conference has seen record registration numbers. The Almond Conference continues through tomorrow….
New Leader for Citrus Board
…Ted Batkin, who has served as the research board’s president since 1993 and is now retiring. California citrus growers continue to invest in needed research to aid the state’s more…
Officials Investigate New Psyllid Finds
Ted Batkin, president of the California Citrus Research Board said the early finds are going to have to take some sleuth work to determine how the psyllids got into Tulare…