The California Farm Bureau Federation worked for and with its members in many ways over the last year. In its annual By the Numbers Report, CBFB worked toward the federation’s…
Looking at the Water Year Ahead
There are multiple significant water developments that will be taking shape over the course of 2019. California will be starting the year off in much better condition in terms of…
Celebrating New Year’s The “Right” Way?
…obscure and unusual things that make our world interesting, or sometimes downright odd. They say that many people like to hop into the new year. One gentleman from southern California said that…
Citrus Was Unharmed Over Weekend, Colder Nights Ahead
Reports from the field say citrus was unharmed over the weekend as growers patrolled orchards last night. California Citrus Mutual Director of Government Affairs Alyssa Houtby said temperatures in many…
Several Developments for Dairy in 2018
As 2018 comes to an end, reflecting over the past year reveals some significant developments for the California dairy industry. One of the biggest events for California dairy farmers was…
CDFA Looking to Fill Committee and Board Vacancies
There are two vacancies that need to be filled at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The first open position is with the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention…
Identifying Source of Sickness is Hardest Step
…the causative food vehicle is when you have one of these outbreaks is part science and part magic,” Produce Marketing Association’s Chief Science and Technology Officer Dr. Bob Whitaker joked. Whitaker…
Almond Update: Global Trade Issues More Than Just Tariffs
Tariffs have consumed most of the global trade headlines as of late but there are a lot of other challenges that make markets complex. Almond Board of California’s Vice President…
Overcoming the Challenges in the California Citrus Industry
There are more than 3,000 growers farming 320,000 acres of citrus throughout the state. Although the overall California industry is valued at approximately $3.4 billion, that success does not come…
Ag Groups Pleased with 2018 Farm Bill
Several agriculture groups are pleased with the 2018 Farm Bill. Groups such as the National Corn Growers Association, National Cotton Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation spoke out and…
Looking for the 2019 Agriculturalist of the Year
Do you know someone who should be the face of California agriculture? The California State Fair is looking for the 2019 Agriculturalist of the Year. Cal Expo said in a…
CA Water Plan Update 2018 Open for Public Comment
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released the Public Review Draft for the California Water Plan Update 2018and is now accepting public comment on the plan. DWR publishes a…
Residue Levels Once Again Well Below Required Limits
…cucumbers and asparagus. The testing of 10,541 samples was conducted in California, Florida, North Carolina, Colorado, Michigan, Texas, Maryland, Washington, Ohio and New York. USDA tests both domestic and imported…
Perdue Applauds 2018 Accomplishments for Agriculture Industry
The year 2018 brought both challenges and achievements to the agriculture industry across the nation and right here in California. USDA’s Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue highlighted some of the accomplishments…