California’s almond industry is less than a month away from their annual conference. Almond Board of California’s Program Coordinator in Industry Relations Rebecca Bailey said they have two very different…
Farming Assistance Resources Available from NRCS
…for farmers in any county in California. “Maybe you’re concerned about water quality, or soil erosion. Maybe you’re interested in building the health of your soil, for future generations,” said…
Animal Activist that Invade Farming Operations Do More Harm Than They Think
California has been a sight for animal activists, protests and break-ins on or near farms. Activists that enter farming operations often say they are there to save animals that are…
Psyllid Parasitoid Releases Hit Milestone in CA
…of dust. (Courtesy CDFA) Asian citrus psyllid parasitoid releases have hit a total to celebrate in California. At first, rearing enough psyllid parasitic wasps called tamarixia seemed daunting in California….
National H-2A Workforce Sets New Record
…California collectively account for more than half of all H-2A workers employed in agriculture in the U.S. Some growers in California have been weighing their options in recent years amidst…
Numerous ACP Found Near Visalia, California
A large population of Asian citrus psyllids (ACP) and nymphs were found in an older residential area northwest of Visalia, California, last week. With multiple life stages of ACP found,…
Proposition 12 Deadline May Be More Ambitious Than Realistic
…operations will no longer be allowed to sell their products in California. “The biggest concern that producers have is the deadline, it is a very aggressive 2022 deadline, which would…
Spotted Lanternfly Could Be Disastrous, Not in CA Yet
…of Agriculture The spotted lanternfly isn’t in California yet, but it’s catching the eye of the California agriculture industry. During a brown marmorated stink bug talk at the Sustainable Ag…
Wildfire Affected Winegrape Growers Seek Congress Support
…disaster assistance bill to help agricultural producers in the Southeast United States devastated by the 2018 hurricanes. Five grower groups – California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG), Lake County Winegrape…
Cattlemen’s College Set For New Orleans in January
…two-day or full convention registration. Tickets for students are available for $150. For more information on the 2019 Cattlemen’s College classes and sessions, go to www.convention.beefusa.org/events-meetings/cattlemens-college. Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef…
USDA Partners with Communities to Bring High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure to Rural Areas
…exist in rural America. Increasing investments in rural infrastructure is a key recommendation of the task force. Tri-County Telephone Association brings broadband service to businesses and homes throughout the Flint…
Tips to Prevent Animal Activist from Trespassing
California seems to be a hub for animal activist groups and producers are seeing break-ins and people trespassing more frequently. Not only is trespassing illegal but it can pose a…
Women Are Out-Earning Men in the Business of Farming
…groups and other industry organizations. Associations such as American Agri-Women, the National Women in Agriculture Association and the Women, Food and Agriculture Network work to promote the increased presence of…
The Economic Impact of Proposition 12
Californians have overwhelmingly passed Proposition 12 with just over 60 percent of the vote, establishing new spacing requirements for animal agriculture. Supporters of the proposition raised nearly 24 times as…