…cooler, bees aren’t flying and aren’t as active. So that could be another situation where that extension of the bloom period could be very valuable to the grower.” California has…
NCBA Announces 2019 Policy Priorities
Fake Meat, Trade, Dietary Guidelines, Regulatory Relief Top List The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) released its official Policy Priorities for 2019. The release came as approximately 10,000 members of the cattle…
Markets Expected to Continue Strong; Leverage Shift on the Horizon
…must have open markets and science-based trade standards for our products if we’re going to continue the run of profitability we’ve experienced in recent years.” Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…
Almond Update: Bee Best Management Practices Updated
The Almond Board of California has updated a few things in their recommended best management practices (BMPs) for growers to protect bee health. ABC’s recently retired Bob Curtis said the…
Two CA Congressmen Reintroduce 2019 Flood Insurance For Farmers Act
…been back by various federations, associations, counties and a flood agency in northern California. According to a press release issued by the office of Garamendi, currently, Congress must reauthorize the…
Helping Producers Aid Monarch Butterfly
USDA Helps Producers Manage for Habitat, Improve Ag Operations California agricultural producers can voluntarily help the monarch butterfly on their farms and ranches through a variety of conservation practices offered…
State Board to Discuss Breeding Technology
…concern to California agriculture. All meetings are open to the public and attendance is welcome. Follow the board on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/Cafood_agboard Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Sponsored…
Geaux Time: Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show Kicks Off in New Orleans
…at this event were the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, the American National CattleWomen, CattleFax and the National Cattlemen’s Foundation. Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Sponsored Content…
Participation Encouraged for the 2019 Labor Survey
…the California Farm Bureau Federation are collaborating with the University of California, Davis in offering the agricultural labor availability survey. The 2019 labor survey should not take any more than…
Casey Officially In as Citrus Mutual President/CEO
Casey Creamer Courtesy California Citrus Mutual It’s official; there will be a new face of California Citrus Mutual in February. Casey Creamer will become President and CEO of California Citrus…
January Storms Bolster California Water Supplies
Several storms throughout January have helped improve conditions for California water supplies. So far, nearly 600 billion gallons of water have been added to California reservoirs and over five feet…
Combat Common Weed Threats to Tree Nuts to Maximize Yields
With herbicide resistance on the rise, California tree nut growers must stay vigilant and nimble to keep weeds at bay. A comprehensive weed management program can help ensure that pressures…
Western View: Can’t Farm Enough? Here’s your App
…Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His…
Secretary of Agriculture to Speak at 2019 Cattle Industry Convention
…the country, and the NCBA Trade Show will feature more than 350 exhibitors on 7+ acres. The annual meetings of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, American…