…fruit, tree nuts, grapes, citrus, vegetables and other crops. Chlorpyrifos, the active ingredient in Vulcan, is a proven and widely used pesticide for fast-acting and efficacious control of yield-robbing insects….
Ruling May Change California Raisin Marketing
Are changes in store for the California raisin industry after a court ruling against the California Raisin Marketing Board? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. A…
Agreement in CFBF Lawsuit against Caltrans
There is a lawsuit agreement between the California Farm Bureau Federation and CalTrans. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. There’s a settlement in the case…
New App to Report Invasive Pests
There’s a new high-tech way for growers to report invasive pests. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is introducing…
Ross to Speak at Workshop on Farm Bill
…professionals, students and everyone who values comprehensive and objective information about the upcoming Farm Bill and U.S. farm policy. Scheduled speakers include California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross, USDA Chief Economist…
Weather Causing Problems in Other Areas
Spring has sprung in most of California, with the central parts of the state even hitting 90 degrees. But that’s not the case for other parts of the nation, and…
Rice Planting Slow in Some Areas
As we told you last week, it’s rice planting time in California, but around the nation rice plantings are running behind. Susan Carter has more. Click to open or download…
United Fresh Nominations for Board Officers
…in an advisory capacity for two California Citrus Research Board committees and is Board Vice-Chairman of the California Citrus Quality Council. Bob has a B.S. degree in Plant Sciences and…
China Closes Doors to California Citrus
…As of late last week, China is no longer accepting citrus shipments from California – due to the finding of the citrus disease brown rot in several shipments. So far…
Helping the Honey Bee Population
California growers are asked to help the health of the honey bee population. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. They’re invited to a field day…
Should State Agencies “Choose Californian”?
A bill before state lawmakers would force state agencies to buy California produce rather than getting produce from other states. Sabrina Hill explains. Click to open or download audio report….
Study Could Prevent Damage in Winegrapes
A current study by the University of California may lead to protecting coastal winegrapes from devastating frosts. Researchers are comparing frost protection methods to find which is the most effective…
Time to Vaccinate Horses for West Nile Virus
…479 people in California, which was also a significant spike over recent years. Outbreaks of West Nile virus are still a risk for horses and California State Veterinarian Annette Jones…
Ag Labor and Immigration Are Top Concerns
Agriculture labor is in the spotlight this week, after California Senator Dianne Feinstein suggested a deal may be coming very soon. Sabrina Hill talks with Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive…