Workers Picking Lettuce in Salinas valley California In efforts to attract qualified farm labor, California farmers and ranchers have increased their wages due to the chronic employee shortages. In the…
Poultry Workshop Series Begins in Forestville on May 17
…University of California Cooperative Extension. “I think we’re bringing the best combination of practical knowledge from farmer speakers and hearing about their experience and the experience that NCAT has working…
Groups React to Chlorpyrifos Ban
…California Citrus Mutual The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) announced that they are going to begin the cancellation process of chlorpyrifos. The…
Last Day to Apply for Conservation Stewardship Program is May 10
…insects are also considered appropriate CSP activities. “CSP helps agricultural producers in California take their conservation activities on their farm or ranch to the next level of conservation stewardship,” said…
The California Kitchen: Meyer Lemon and Garlic Haricot Verts
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Meyer Lemon and Garlic Haricot Verts with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T Olive…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-09-19
…the Department of Pesticide Regulation’s recent announcement on chlorpyrifos and how the Almond Board of California is this year’s GMA Food Safety Award honoree. Tune in to the show for…
Chlorpyrifos Ban in California Officially Underway
The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently announced that the process to ban chlorpyrifos in California is now officially underway. Chlorpyrifos had…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-08-19
…Twitter about it. The California Farm Bureau’s Roadshow and how it could come to an agriculture region near you. Also, get an update on the organic certification cost shares for…
The Western View: Peg Leg’s Legendary Gold
…accomplished horse thief. With his cohorts he’d steal hundreds of horses at a time from the California ranchers, and drive them to Santa Fe. He was a man given…
Almond Update: Food Safety Award Recognizes Industry’s Efforts
…of outstanding contributions to food safety. The Almond Board of California (ABC) is this year’s honoree, and ABC’s Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services Tim Birmingham said the industry’s…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-07-19
…available farm labor in California. There is a report on SmartLabel getting more attention as well as details on California’s plan to develop a water resilience portfolio. Tune in to…
CFBF President: Labor Needs are Greater in California
California Farm Bureau (CFBF) President Jamie Johansson addressed the results of the bureau’s latest survey on farm labor. The data from the survey concluded that the labor shortage has been…
Bumblebee Species Possible Listings Further Threatens California Ag
The Fish and Game Commission (Commission) is considering four bumblebee species to be listed as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The Xerces Society, Defenders of Wildlife, and…
Latest DATOC Report Highlights ACP/HLB Projects
…and the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) in California citrus. The DATOC was initially formed in 2016 through a partnership between the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program and the Citrus…