…be making funding decisions.” In California, there has been up to hundreds of thousands of acres enrolled in the program in a single year. All applicants will need to be…
CFBF: New Nighttime Lighting Requirements ‘Unrealistic’
…concerns in opposition of the new standard included the Western Agricultural Processors Association, California Association of Winegrape Growers, and the California Poultry Federation. Borden noted that ensuring the safety of…
Almond Matters: Prepping for Navel Orangeworm Management
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the overall effectiveness of winter sanitation efforts will begin to come to light as temperatures warm up and growers consider their…
Sacramento Lawmakers Hear Concerns from California Grape Industry
Several industry members recently went to Sacramento to meet with legislators and regulators to discuss the challenges that California grape producers are facing. President and CEO for Allied Grape Growers,…
NCBA CEO Kendal Frazier Announces Plans for Retirement
…broadcaster in Kansas, where he also served as director of communications for Kansas Livestock Association, before moving to Denver, Colo., to join the staff of the National Cattlemen’s Association (NCA),…
Mechanical Vineyard Pruning Possible Without Replanting
…from University of California Cooperative Extension researchers that was published in HortTechnology demonstrates that replanting is not necessary. Research conducted in Madera County found that growers can mechanize their operations…
Senate Environmental Quality Committee to Review SB458 Amendment to The Statewide Ban of Chlorpyrifos
Senate Bill 458 which was introduced by Maria Durazo, (D, Los Angeles), is a bill which will prohibit the statewide use of chlorpyrifos. Since its introduction, the California Farm Bureau…
Water Allocations Updated for CVP South-of-Delta Contractors
…a full 100 percent allotment was back in 2006. Westlands Water District General Manager Thomas Birmingham also expressed disappointment in the updated allocations and the regulations surrounding California’s water supply….
EU Trade Negotiations Progress Despite Reluctance to Include Agriculture
…negotiated. So, the path to any agreement does not look like it’s going to be either quick or smooth.” The EU trade negotiations will have a significant impact on California…
The California Kitchen: Refreshing Cranberry Cucumber Water
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Refreshing Cranberry Cucumber Water with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Cranberries 2 English…
Reminder: Systems Approach to Moving Bulk Citrus
Communication is key to staying compliant while moving citrus. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reminding the citrus industry that since Asian citrus psyllid quarantine zones were…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Crispy Fried Chicken
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Perfect Crispy Fried Chicken with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Set fryer to 330 degrees…
Farm Groups Ask President, Congress for Disaster Relief
…relief because these disasters have come on top of an ongoing downturn in farm income. In response, many banks have tightened credit, placing some growers in jeopardy of not receiving…
2018 Had the Lowest Wine Export Value in Six Years
…groups will continue to work toward better access to foreign markets for U.S. wines which is particularly important to California, as the state is responsible for 90 percent of all…