The Citrus Research Board held their annual California Citrus Conference on Wednesday in Visalia. The entire citrus industry was invited to the event to hear updates on some of the…
Preparing to Evacuate During Wildfire? These Checklists Can Help
As more than 20 major wildfires are burning in Northern California, residents in those regions need to be ready to evacuate on short notice. The wind-driven fires are moving quickly…
Ag, Business Groups Hit Capitol Hill
…high as 75 percent on chicken, potatoes, and high-fructose corn syrup sent to Mexico. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said the danger of a NAFTA withdrawal to ag producers was “an…
U.S. Offers Proposal That Could Kill NAFTA in 5 years
…trade pact already has an exit provision. A country can leave NAFTA simply by giving a six-month notice to the other two parties. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is warning…
CDFA Secretary Applauds Wildfire Relief Efforts
Emergency response personnel have been working nonstop to provide wildfire relief to the areas of Northern California that have been burning since late Sunday night. Safety remains the top priority…
Perdue on President Trump’s Tax Reform Agenda
…much more difficult time getting to market. Anything that helps keep trucks on the road and facilitates commerce is good for the farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers of American agriculture.”…
Almond Board: CAPCA Meeting
…education requirements at this meeting. Continuing education credits are applied for with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Arborist Association, California Certified Crop Adviser…
State Board Sticks to Flow Regime on Sacramento River
…in late fall, spokesman Tim Moran said. A draft SED for Phase 2 is expected this winter, he added. David Guy, president of the Northern California Water Association, said he…
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
…mid-size organic producers. Grants totaling $16.49 million were made through the OREI program as follows: Agricultural Research Service, Booneville, Arkansas, $1,998,748 Organic Farming Research Foundation, Santa Cruz, California, $41,759 The…
California Wildfires Impacting Wine Industry
Wildfires have ravaged California wine country, with more threats yet to come. Crews are fighting 17 wildfires that destroyed at least 1,500 homes, according to the Washington Post. The fires,…
Wildfires Continue to Sweep Through Northern California
Since late Sunday night, 16 wildfires in Northern California have consumed large areas of Yuba, Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, Butte and Lake counties. The fires are spreading quickly, aided by windy…
UCCE Creates Ag Education Chair in Southern California
…for Land-Based Learning and California Polytechnic State University-Pomona, includes monthly sessions of classroom teaching, field trips, and hands-on learning to familiarize students with nutrition, water quality, wildlife-human interaction, gardening and…
Quota Implementation Plan Explained at Upcoming Meetings
A series of meetings will be held throughout California in the coming weeks offering information on the Quota Implementation Plan (QIP). The sessions will go over the statewide QIP referendum…
Business Leaders to Talk Trade with Mexico
…U.S. Chamber of Commerce will lead a delegation of U.S. CEO’s to Mexico City. Bloomberg reports that the U.S. business leaders will meet with counterparts from Mexico’s private sector and…