Trade negotiations between the United States and the European Union remain ongoing as representatives continue to work through the details. One of the major points of contention between the two…
Honey Bee Colonies More Successful By Foraging on Non-Crop Fields
…overwintered under the same circumstances to the CRP apiaries, only 20 percent could be rated Grade A and 55 percent were less than 2 frames or dead. “With California almond…
Deadline Approaches for NRCS Conservation Easement Applications
…restore and protect wetlands on flood-prone cropland and rangeland. Options for the program include permanent and 30-year easements. Also included under the WRE program is the Grazing Reserve Rights option…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-20-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on an upcoming NRCS easement application deadline, a…
Biologicals Not Just for Organic Production
…main reasons,” University of California Cooperative Extension Advisor Surendra Dara said. Dara has been researching biologicals for some time and says although more organic acres means more use of bio-products, he is…
Branding and Joining Campaigns to Encourage CA Ag a Seat at the Table
State Assemblywoman Susan Eggman shares her excitement for projects California’s new administration can work toward in the coming years. Whether it’s traditional or non-traditional, there are multiple ways to get…
Consider Growing Leeks in Your Garden
Cathy Isom fills you in on why you should consider growing Leeks in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Consider Growing Leeks in Your Garden Leeks…
Historical Joint Citrus Conference Sees Record Attendance in Riverside
…sustainable technologies.” The impact of HLB on Florida citrus has been devastating, and California industry members have been working feverishly to keep the disease out of commercial production. Events like…
Closing the Trade Loophole That Has Devastated California Olive Growers
Industry groups are working for a legislative solution to close the trade loophole that has resulted in devastating consequences for olive growers in California. Current trade regulations have allowed a…
Farm Bureau Leaders Visit Capitol, Meet New Faces
Representatives from the California Farm Bureau Federation can be found at the State Capitol several times per year, but their most recent trip to the Capitol allowed CFBF members to…
USDA Continues to Prevent African Swine Fever from Entering the U.S.
Provides New Resources to Raise Awareness of the Deadly Disease “Beagle Brigade” member Hardy’s official photo. (Photo credit: Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection) Last week, USDA-trained…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-19-19
…a tax loophole, what tequila, haircare and high-density farming systems have in common and get an update of California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson’s recent visit with the governor. This…
CFBF Reiterates Connection Between Rural and Agriculture California with Gov. Newsom
…the strong tie between rural California and California agriculture. Ultimately, Johansson welcomed the opportunity to connect and is hopeful for more in the future. CFBF Reiterates Connection Between Rural and…
Another Online Tool for Pest and Disease Management
…of California’s Integrated Pest Management website. There are currently 77 subjects on the new APHIS website including the Asian citrus psyllid, codling moth, fruit flies, and several animal and plant…