Labor and immigration reform are major topics within agriculture right now, with leaders throughout the ag community and government agencies reminding Congress that there is work to be done on…
Beef Industry on Farm Bill
With the current extension of the farm bill expiring on September 30, many hope when Congress returns to work today that this will be one of the issues they will…
Ag Theft a Growing Problem
…going to happen, they should contact their local law enforcement agency. That’s even if nothing has been stolen yet. She says report suspicious activity, keep your eyes open, and error…
Time to Get Back to the Farm Bill
Congress is coming back to session with some big issues waiting for attention. Among them, is the farm bill. California State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val…
Meeting for Prune Growers
There’s a field meeting coming up this week for prune growers and PCAs who work with prune growers. Click to Open or Download Audio Report It’s sponsored by University of…
Online Encyclopedia on Water
A new website puts everything you want to know about California’s water issues right at your fingertips. Aquapedia.com is an online, vetted reference tool for all things water. It’s a…
Family Farm Wins Against Development
…of Gridley’s sphere of influence, working with the family to ensure it will never be developed. “My parents migrated from India in 1972 and worked as farm laborers, picking peaches…
Water Meeting Next Week
A meeting coming up next week will focus on California’s water situation. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The California State Board of Food and Agriculture…
Almond Board Conference Preparations
The Almond Board of California continues to prepare for its annual conference, coming up December 3 through 5 in Sacramento. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Meeting on California Water Situation
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture and the California Water Commission will hold a joint meeting concerning the state’s water supply on September 10th in Sacramento. The meeting…
Research into Methyl Bromide Alternatives
…growing area. the next step in the strawberry research is to see if these alternative methods can be used in large commercial production fields, and if they work in California’s…
Desalination, Water Purification Research Projects Funded
…be leveraged to support a total of $3 million in research. “Desalination and other advanced water treatment technologies have the potential to provide new water sources for communities,” Commissioner Connor…
California Headlines: Gill’s Mealybug, California Grape Record, Honey Production
…to Open or Download Audio Report Pistachio growers and pest control advisors gathered in Tulare County last week to get a look at damage caused by Gill’s Mealybug. Most of…
Rim Fire Continues to Burn
…can donate hay and other items. Tuolumne County Farm Bureau is working to collect and distribute hay. To contact the Tuolumne County Farm Bureau, call (209) 984-5922 or email tcfarmbureau@mlode.com….