Moving more people, safely in the field, is a sticking point for Yamaha’s new six-passenger utility vehicle displayed at the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasters trade show in Kansas…
Adapting ACP Regulations for California
The state of California was introduced to the Asian citrus psyllid in 2008, and we are just starting to see practical addendums to policies. Adapting ACP Regulations for California The…
Western View: Facts on Arsenic in Rice
…Rice For the Consumer Reports article, click here. Hear the Western View every Wednesday during Farm City Newsday. To find your local station, click here. Or send us an email…
Making the Propane Choice Easy
New propane irrigation engines that have hit the market over the last five years have challenged the classic diesel brands. Making the Propane Choice Easy Educating farmers on the potential…
Thankful For What’s On Our Table
by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary California’s featured dish within the New York Times – Thanksgiving Recipes Across the United States. Select the picture for a link to the article…
Update for Mandarins Inside Quarantine
Mandarins under a countywide quarantine in Tulare County are getting some good news on enforced regulations. Update for Mandarins Inside Quarantine The California Department of Food and Agriculture released an…
Propane Engines Good Fit for California
The advances in propane and propane engines have made the natural gas option a great choice in California. Propane Engines Good Fit for California Director of Agriculture Business Development for…
What is the Vineyard Team?
A sustainable wine grape grower group has been operating in California for twenty years. What is the Vineyard Team? Sustainable wine grape growing is the basis behind the Vineyard Team….
Little Known About Shot Hole Borer
Courtesy: UCANR There’s a new beetle infestation in California that researchers say is devastating. Little Known About Shot Hole Borer The polyphagous shot hole borer is a beetle that has…
Full Belly Farm Named 2014 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…land and other natural resources has allowed California farmers and ranchers to sustainably produce the food and farm products we all depend upon,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger…
Silicon Valley Needs Farmers Too – Farm to Food Bank Month Spotlight
…Together, farmers and the food bank community can ensure that anyone who needs a meal—especially a healthy meal—can get one. December is Farm to Food Bank Month. Help increase farm…
USDA Disaster Assistance to Help Thousands of Honeybee, Livestock and Farm-Raised Fish Producers
…2014 Farm Bill, provides disaster relief to livestock, honeybee, and farm-raised fish producers not covered by other agricultural disaster assistance programs. Eligible losses may include excessive heat or winds, flooding,…
Agri View: Tough Year
Everett Griner talks about the net farm income being down this year in today’s Agri View. Tough Year…
New Program Seeks Growers to Help Curb Declining Bee Population
…within four miles. “We are excited to work with California farmers to improve bee habitat across the state, says Bill Lewis, president of the California State Beekeepers Association and U.S….