…fish to eat, to farmers who need abundant and reliable sources of water to grow their crops, to hunters and fishermen who depend on healthy waters for recreation and their…
Third Parties Designed to Help ILRP Rollout
…need help with the standards and paperwork. The board is creating third parties to do just that and farmers are recommended to take advantage of the help. Third Party Help…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
New restrictions have been placed on an important crop protection tool used on more than 40 different California fruit, vegetable, tree and vine crops. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation…
Celebrating Farmers
…Ag Day at the Capital and National Ag Day. It also highlights how agriculture is intricately involved in our lives. California Women for Agriculture President Lynn Figone explains. Celebrating Farmers…
Ground Water Guidelines Coming for Farmers
…for contaminants from irrigated land. New changes will require farmers to monitor ground water contaminants which mean more paperwork and planning for day-to-day operations. Ground Water Guidelines Coming for Farmers…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine in Central Los Angeles Area
…could affect California’s food supply and our backyard gardens. The sterile male Medflies are brought to California by the joint CDFA/USDA sterile insect rearing facility in Los Alamitos, which prepares…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…ranchers reduce their herds. In states where drought conditions have improved, ranchers are now trying to build back their herds, so they’re not sending as many animals to market, particularly…
Americans Eating More Foreign Produce Than Ever Before
…area farmer and President of San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau Carlos Castaneda says the need for ag labor is a major factor in why U.S. farmers are not able…
California Weekly Crop Progress Report
Sabrina Hill reports the progress of crops around the state. California Weekly Crop Progress Report…
NASS Releases 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
How is California agriculture changing? Early data released from the 2012 Census of Agriculture shows the ups and downs of farming in this state. NASS Releases 2012 Census of Agriculture…
Farmers Speak at Nationally Televised Rally
Participants at the big water rally in Fresno heard from everyday farmers who addressed the crowd. Something they said is important to hear because they are the ones being affected…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…$35 billion last year, the organic industry represents a tremendous economic opportunity for farmers, ranchers and rural communities,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “New support in the 2014 Farm Bill…
Helados La Tapatia, Inc. Recalls Products
Helados La Tapatia, Inc. Recalls Products Because of Possible Health Risk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 19, 2014 – Helados La Tapatia, Inc., of Fresno, California, is voluntarily recalling all…
Almond Board: Upcoming Almond Grower Field Day
…Field Day Calling all Northern California Almond Growers! You are invited to a special almond workshop in Chico on Tuesday, March 25 to be held at the Holiday Inn. This…