…their hives. That’s because of new legislation passed with the support of The California State Beekeepers Association, The Almond Board, California Citrus Mutual (CCM) and other groups. The new law…
CCM: Farm Bill Deal Good for Citrus Future
…California. In recent years, the state of California has dedicated funds to augment ACP and HLB control efforts in urban areas including the rearing and release of millions of beneficial…
Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Highlights Progress and Goals for the Industry
…that we recognize it.” The California Dairy Sustainability Summit was co-hosted by Dairy Cares, the Dairy Council of California, the California Milk Advisory Board, the California Dairy Quality Assurance Program,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-30-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. About the Author Danielle Leal Facebook Twitter MMJ/Anchor for AgNet West Radio Network. Sponsored Content CIR…
Public Safety vs. Producer Income in Recent E. coli Outbreak
…leafy green. Since then, new labeling is allowing romaine lettuce that is grown outside of California’s Central Coast back on the market. However, the timing of the initial warning hurt…
Farm Bill Committee Agrees on a New Bill
It looks like the House and the Senate came together to agree on terms for the 2018 Farm Bill. Farm Bill Chairman Mike Conaway discusses the committee reaching a deal….
Combatting ACP by Removing Abandoned Citrus Farms
…the many tools used to combat the spread of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). The Tulare County Board of Supervisors authorized $250,000 for the Agricultural Commissioner’s Department to use in the…
NCBA Welcomes USMCA Signing, Will Work with Congress to Secure Passage
President Trump Participates in the USMCA Signing Ceremony Courtesy whitehouse.gov/youtube President Kevin Kester issued the following statement in response to the signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “With the signing…
Holiday Fresh Decor Could House Invasive Pests
Pinned spotted lanternfly adult with wings open. Note the bright red coloration now visible on the hindwings. This cannot be seen when the insect is at rest. Credit: Pennsylvania Department…
Beyond Meat Files for Initial Public Offering
After reaching out to several investment banks back in October, Beyond Meat has now filed for an initial public offering. Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Credit Suisse are the lead underwriters,…
Not So Native Vines to Be Aware Of
Lonicera japonica or Japanese honeysuckle In the third installment of her invasive plants series, Cathy Isom fills you in about some not so native vines to be aware of when…
USMCA Signing Doesn’t Affect Pistachios, And that’s Good
A major new trade deal expected to finalize this week doesn’t affect California’s second largest nut industry. The new North American Free Trade Agreement, now being called the U.S. Mexico…
Agri View: BFTP-What Do You Do with an Old Worn Out Tractor?
An old three wheel tractor sits next to a large cattle ranch in northern California Some are still running, being used. Some are just sitting rusting away. Some are being…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-29-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. About the Author Danielle Leal Facebook Twitter MMJ/Anchor for AgNet West Radio Network. Sponsored Content CIR…