…time when farmers, ranchers and organizations are planning their year. California Farm Bureau’s Manager of Federal Policy Josh Rolph explains the next steps of implementation of the Farm Bill. Shutdown…
USDA Seeking Public Input on Wetland Determination Guidance
Public comment period for wetland conservation compliance rule open through February 5 USDA/NRCS image Farmers are reminded that updated guidelines for wetland determinations are posted and available for public input….
Groups Urge Administration To Lift Metals Tariffs
…are a hair-on-fire issue that is draining resources that otherwise would be focused on passage of the USMCA.” Farmers and food companies have been particularly hard hit by the Canadian…
Almond Update: Irrigation Evaluations Available for Growers
Several Resource Conservation Districts (RCD) are offering free or low-cost irrigation tests to let a grower know how or where they can improve their system. Almond Board of California’s Senior…
Where You Should Plant Chamomile
…and sweet smelling. Traditionally, farmers have planted chamomile under apple trees and alongside cucumbers and cabbages to improve flavor. Plant it alongside herbs like basil and thyme to increase essential…
The California Kitchen: Haricot Verts Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Haricot Verts Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T Olive Oil 1 T…
Disaster Recovery Bill on Hold Until Government Shutdown Is Resolved
…National Cotton Council, Reece Langley. A majority of the bill focuses on the agricultural losses that occurred in 2018 from disasters such as the devastating California wildfires. “This would continue…
USDA to Reopen All FSA Offices – Extends MFP Payment Deadline to Feb. 14
…support for farmers and ranchers and they count on those services being available. We want to offer as much assistance as possible until the partial government shutdown is resolved.” The…
Sterile Pink Bollworm Project Had Issues Too
Similar to the sterile navel orangeworm project, pink bollworm sterilization efforts had issues at first too. California Pistachio Research Board Manager Bob Klein noted the same problems as UC Cooperative…
Virulent Newcastle Disease Spreads to Utah Despite Management Efforts
…instances of the disease being identified in California, officials have confirmed that the disease has traveled across state lines to a small flock of backyard exhibition chickens in Utah County,…
FSA Services Expanded During Ongoing Government Shutdown
Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices will be providing additional administrative services beginning January 24. The announcement made on January 22 indicates that FSA services for farmers and ranchers will be…
Bay-Delta Plan Lawsuits Continue to Be Filed
…Those districts have now taken their objections to various courts throughout California. The first in a series of Bay-Delta Plan lawsuits came from the Merced Irrigation District shortly after the…
Challenging Years Ahead for Wine Industry?
…and grape and bulk prices will noticeably drop in California this year. Read the full report for 2019. Listen to the story. Challenging Years Ahead for Wine Industry? About the…
Farm Bill Gets the Wildfire Relief Conversation Started
After California was heavily engulfed with fires over the last two years, there was a big push for forest management and wildfire relief to be added to the new Farm…