…president they were concerned about “where the EPA’s proposed implementation of RFS policy is heading,” and its impact on farmers and the rural economy. The four Republicans urged the president…
Weed Scientist Has Doubts Over Dicamba Restrictions Effectiveness
…supervision, will be allowed to spray dicamba in 2018. However, that restriction may not do much to reduce crop damage related to sprayings because many farmers and commercial applicators are…
Secretary Ross Reflects on Visit to Wine Country Fire Zones
by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Ross with California Resources Secretary John Laird on a flyover in Wine Country. Over the weekend I traveled with…
EPA Announced Dicamba Label Changes
…will be allowed to spray dicamba. The EPA also is reducing the maximum wind speed and the hours during each day when dicamba may be sprayed and will require farmers…
Optimism at the California Citrus Conference
The Citrus Research Board held their annual California Citrus Conference on Wednesday in Visalia. The entire citrus industry was invited to the event to hear updates on some of the…
Preparing to Evacuate During Wildfire? These Checklists Can Help
As more than 20 major wildfires are burning in Northern California, residents in those regions need to be ready to evacuate on short notice. The wind-driven fires are moving quickly…
Ag, Business Groups Hit Capitol Hill
…tariffs would be low for many economic sectors. However, farmers would see a 25 percent tariff on beef shipments, 45 percent on turkey and some dairy products, and tariffs as…
CDFA Secretary Applauds Wildfire Relief Efforts
…processing losses.” Other farmers and ranchers are also hoping for some wildfire relief soon, as they wrestle with the logistics of protecting their animal herds. “The livestock industry has an…
Perdue on President Trump’s Tax Reform Agenda
…much more difficult time getting to market. Anything that helps keep trucks on the road and facilitates commerce is good for the farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers of American agriculture.”…
Almond Board: CAPCA Meeting
…education requirements at this meeting. Continuing education credits are applied for with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Arborist Association, California Certified Crop Adviser…
Trump Calls Trudeau a Friend During NAFTA Talks
…The American Farm Bureau Federation this week joined Farmers for Free Trade to defend the agreement. The agenda for the current round of negotiations includes discussions on financial services, labor…
State Board Sticks to Flow Regime on Sacramento River
…in late fall, spokesman Tim Moran said. A draft SED for Phase 2 is expected this winter, he added. David Guy, president of the Northern California Water Association, said he…
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced grants to help farmers and ranchers grow and market high-quality organic food, fiber, and other products….
California Wildfires Impacting Wine Industry
Wildfires have ravaged California wine country, with more threats yet to come. Crews are fighting 17 wildfires that destroyed at least 1,500 homes, according to the Washington Post. The fires,…