PFR-97 is now available for use in California for mites, whiteflies, thrips and psyllids. To learn more and visit the Certis webpage, CLICK HERE….
Gov. Brown Vetoes Ag-Targeted Bills
…part of a political agenda, not a policy objective. The first, AB 2346 (Butler, D – Torrance) – the Heat Illness Bill – would have exposed farmers and farm labor…
Urge Governor Brown to Veto Heat Illness Bills
…making farmers liable for violations committed by farm labor contractors, and imposes civil penalties of up to $200,000. The bill purports to restrict the ability of farm workers to sue…
Agribusiness Management Conference Nov. 7th
…East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition; and Joel Nelsen, president and CEO of California Citrus Mutual. • Perspectives on farm policy and the 2012 Farm Bill will be offered by…
California Video Shuts Down Slaughterhouse
Statement from Dave Daley, Ph.D., California State University, Chico, on Undercover Videos at California Processing Facility DENVER (Aug. 21, 2012 – Nat’l Cattlemen’s Beef Association) – Federal regulators have suspended…
Beef Ambassador Contest Set for Sacramento
California cattle women are excited to host the 2013 National Beef Ambassador Competition in Sacramento, Calif. on Sept. 28-30. It all happens at the downtown Sacramento Embassy Suites. Different states…
AgNet West Radio Network Covers California; Announces Sales Representative
…25 years of marketing in the California marketplace.” Bill Farmakis, President of J.L. Farmakis, Inc. says he’s excited about extending the firm’s relationship with Gary and Robin and looks forward…
Experts to Speak at Upcoming Field Days
…University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program, discussing late-season consideration for insect and mite management in almonds. · David Doll, Merced County UC Cooperative Extension pomologist and author of…
Fruit Fly Eradicated From San Joaquin County
Source: California Grape and Tree Fruit League An eradication of Oriental Fruit Fly (OFF) in the Stockton area of San Joaquin County was announced recently, ending a 118-square-mile quarantine that…
Report Cites Big Health Benefits
…at Texas A&M University. The studies on the health benefits of stone fruit have been funded by California Tree Fruit Agreement, California Plum Board, California Grape and Tree Fruit League…
Senate Votes on Farm Bill
The U.S. Senate voted on the Farm Bill (S. 3240 -Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 ) this afternoon. To see the vote CLICK HERE….
Walnut Twig Beetle Trapping Guidelines
Source: University of California The University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program has just published trapping guidelines for the detection of the walnut twig beetle. This tiny beetle, only…
AF36 Approved for Pistachios
AF36 is a strain of fungus/mold that does not produce toxic aflatoxin, and has been approved by the EPA and California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) to be applied to…
Raisin Shipments UP
Source: Raisin Administration Committee The May 2012 shipment report of California Natural (sun-dried) Seedless (NS) Raisins shows that domestic shipments (including Canada) were 14,592 packed tons, compared to 13,036 tons…