…have to change cropping.” Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Kevin Hecteman is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at khecteman@cfbf.com….
Lone Star Ranch Named 2016 California Leopold Conservation Award® Recipient
…works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of over 53,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of more than 6.2 million Farm Bureau members. www.cfbf.com…
Ranchers see Better Pastures, Tough Markets
…Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation when reprinting this item. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com….
Scientists Work to Define Threat from Palm Pest
…Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation when reprinting this item. Kevin Hecteman is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at khecteman@cfbf.com….
Lab System Aims to Protect State’s Livestock
…to Tulare, he noted. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com….
Succession Plans can Assure Farms Stay in the Family
…if approved, could make it much more difficult for family-owned businesses when assets exceed the current per-person limit, Rolph said. CFBF supports legislation pending in both houses of Congress—H.R. 6100…
‘One-Two Punch’ of River Flow Plans Hits Rural California
…could be stored in reservoirs, CFBF President Paul Wenger said, the draft proposal from the State Water Resources Control Board would reduce surface-water supplies on which much of California depends….
Orchard Wood Recycling Offers Disposal Option
…process will pencil out.” Kevin Hecteman is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at khecteman@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
Olive Production Shifts as Result of Mechanization
…the California agricultural producer.” Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com….
Demand for Brussels sprouts is booming
…benefits, too,” he said. Kevin Hecteman is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at khecteman@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
Early-Autumn Weather Affects Coastal Crops
…things optimistically,” he said. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Kevin Hecteman is an assistant editor for Ag Alert. He may be contacted at khecteman@cfbf.com….
Forestry Experts Say Tree Mortality Brings Added Risk
…tree mortality issue because of what they get from the forests, whether it be water or forestry.” She said CFBF also supports legislation to develop a wildfire emergency funding process…
Clean Water Act: Report Details how Agencies Expand Authority
…the Senate to reconsider the bill “at its earliest opportunity.” Dave Kranz is editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at dkranz@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted BY the…
Sacramento Valley Rice Harvest Accelerates
…we’re concerned about it.” Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….

















