U.S. farmers and ranchers discussed the current state of regulations governing the farm labor market and efforts to navigate it, at a workshop during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th…
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…
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…
Farm Bureau Welcomes President Trump Back to Address Annual Convention
…has made agriculture a clear priority, giving farmers and ranchers a seat at the table on the top issues affecting our farms, ranches and rural communities. What better way to…
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
The last year seemed to be a concerning one in terms of weedy rice issues in California. While the year ultimately ended with overall low occurrences of the weed species,…
Western View: Why Water Management Matters
…essay which explains California’s water problem. He says that people back east may not understand why our farmers are so concerned about improving the water supply here. We get about 12…
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…
Hopes to Curb Agribusiness Consolidation as New Congress Takes Office
…the University of Missouri evaluated the impact of major agribusiness mergers and found that with further consolidation in the industry, “the vast majority of farmers, consumers and communities are left out…
USDA Extends Deadline for Market Facilitation Program Applications
…protect farmers from unjustified retaliatory tariffs from foreign nations. As part of that package, the Market Facilitation Program has been making payments directly to farmers who have suffered trade damage….
New Overtime Requirements Need Attention
…as this year marks another scheduled uptick in California’s minimum wage. Employers with 26 or more employees are now required to pay at least $12 per hour and employers with…
El Niño Weather System Continues to Progress
Courtesy NOAA/National Weather Service The California snow pack may be below the historical average, but there is still a lot of time remaining in the season for the El Niño…
The California Kitchen: Cream Spinach Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Cream Spinach Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: In a Medium Saute Pan 3…
Sterile Navel Orangeworm Project Tweaks Expected
…photo-period for these moths coming to California, and potentially trying out different strains of moths.” Wilson said these challenges and changes are not out of the ordinary when starting up…