California farmers and ranchers saw some growth for the crop year 2017, according to the California Agricultural Statistics Review that was recently released. The total value of sales improved by…
A Government Shutdown Resolution is in “Best Interest for Farmers”
This is now the longest government shutdown in U.S. history and people across the nation are feeling the burden. California Farm Bureau’s Manager of Federal Policy, Josh Rolph explains that…
Checkoff-Funded Beef Quality Assurance Program’s Online Certification Option Reaches Major Milestone
…BQA training, go to https://www.bqa.org/certification. For more information on the BQA program, contact DeCoite at cdecoite@beef.org. Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1, 2026…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-14-19
…about a month out. We also will hear about H-2A housing, the Meyer lemon season proving to be strong for California growers as well as more news on the overtime…
What Not to Miss at World Ag Expo 2019
It’s almost that time of year again when people from around the world travel to one of California’s top producing counties for the world largest agriculture exposition show. The International…
Farmers Dealing with Uncertainty as 2019 Starts
…cash flows with these low commodity prices,” said Chairman of the Ag and Rural Bankers Committee for the American Bankers Association Shan Hanes. “It’s hard to make a cash flow…
More Virulent Newcastle Disease in Commercial Poultry
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has found more virulent Newcastle disease in two commercial poultry operations in California. The latest discoveries…
ELD Exemption Remains in Place During Government Shutdown
…been some misunderstanding on when the ELD exemption period would expire after several short-term extensions were made. “There’s been some confusion in Iowa, Colorado and California…that we lost our exemption. …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-11-19
…2018 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion. The contest that landed Miller his title is making its way to California’s Central Valley this year. Tune in to the show for these news…
Almond Update: First CASP Workshops Cover Pollinators
There are a lot of tools available to growers through the California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP). By utilizing the program, growers can see where they are and what other growers are doing…
Concerning Year for Weedy Rice With Discovery of New Biotype
…4,” Brim-DeForest noted. Growers who may need assistance in identifying weedy rice in their fields can visit the California Weedy Rice website. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…
Western View: Why Water Management Matters
Erik Wilson is a spray applicator out of Merced, California. He’s well known and respected for his work helping to create the ‘My Job Depends On Ag’ movement. He recently wrote an…
Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Flaring Up Again in California
…(WGLS) was first found in California back in 1941 in San Diego. The pest spread through commercial and backyard vines before biological controls were introduced, including A granulosis virus that controlled the skeletonizer so well…
New Overtime Requirements Need Attention
…that Chief Council and President of the Ventura County Agricultural Association Rob Roy is working to get a conclusive answer but encourages erring on the side of caution in the…