…a notice to appeal the Sept. 13 federal district court ruling, seeking reversal of a decision that gives EPA wide latitude to dictate local land-use and development decisions. “This is…
Brown Vetoes Citrus Protection Bill
…not important.” The California citrus industry has assessed itself more than $60 million in detection and treatment for the Asian citrus psyllid. The federal government has put in an estimated…
Public Health Alert for Chicken Products Produced at Three Foster Farms Facilities
…recently reported in 18 states, predominantly in California. The outbreak is continuing. The investigations indicate that consumption of Foster Farms brand chicken and other brand chicken produced at Foster Farms…
Almond Board: New Workshops Added to Almond Conference
…Gabriele Ludwig, Associate Director of Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board of California, says the additional workshops cover several topics. You can register for the almond conference online at www.almondconference.com…
Hanford Meat Company Recalls Ground Beef
…investigation. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illness or injury due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness or injury should contact a health…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Found in Fresno County
…on the Agricultural Commissioner’s website: http://www.co.fresno.ca.us/Departments.aspx?id=114. The discovery is within the current Dinuba quarantine boundary. Agricultural Commissioner Les Wright stated “the quarantine boundary currently set for the Dinuba quarantine will…
YSFB Supports Ordinance to Restrict Marijuana Cultivation
…several home invasions in Rio Oso that were attributed to marijuana cultivation. Personal safety and quality of life in Sutter County’s rural communities are in jeopardy from illegal marijuana grows…
Almond Board: Almond Processing and Food Safety
…his comment. He points out there’s another step that goes into the almond processing for food safety measures. Click to hear his comment. The Almond Board has more information about…
Citrus Crop Forecast Live Webcast October 11
…at www.SoutheastAgNet.com. Southeast AgNet, Inc. recently merged all areas of its operations into AgNet Media, Inc. to better reflect multi-media growth that now includes two farm radio networks, one in…
ACP Quarantine Expansion in Tulare and Kern Counties
…and the disease. There is no cure once a tree becomes infected. The diseased tree will decline in health until it dies. HLB has been detected just once in California…
Report Says Food “Use By” Labels are Misleading
…and Harvard University says confusion about food expiration dates is causing a lot of good food to be trashed. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Sorghum Field Day Next Week
…popularity as a gluten-free grain. In other parts of the world, sorghum is regularly used for human consumption. There is also large potential for another use. Sorghum can be used…
New Ecosystem Services Database
…of the benefits. The database contains nearly 400 farms and ranches. It is intended to easily communicate to a broad audience the multiple benefits provided by agriculture in California. The…
Class 44 Selected for Leadership Program
…institutions. Fellows will participate in 55 seminar days, including a 10-day national travel seminar and a 15-day international travel seminar. “In this rapidly changing environment, we need strong leaders who…