The Almond Board of California has updated a few things in their recommended best management practices (BMPs) for growers to protect bee health. ABC’s recently retired Bob Curtis said the…
Two CA Congressmen Reintroduce 2019 Flood Insurance For Farmers Act
…been back by various federations, associations, counties and a flood agency in northern California. According to a press release issued by the office of Garamendi, currently, Congress must reauthorize the…
Helping Producers Aid Monarch Butterfly
USDA Helps Producers Manage for Habitat, Improve Ag Operations California agricultural producers can voluntarily help the monarch butterfly on their farms and ranches through a variety of conservation practices offered…
State Board to Discuss Breeding Technology
…concern to California agriculture. All meetings are open to the public and attendance is welcome. Follow the board on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/Cafood_agboard Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Sponsored…
Geaux Time: Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show Kicks Off in New Orleans
…2019, bringing together producers from across the country. “Every year the Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show hosts members from every segment of the beef industry,” said NCBA President…
Study Shows Trade Agreements by Competitors will Threaten U.S. Dairy Exports to Japan
…to counter that,” said Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF). “A trade deal with Japan that significantly expands dairy access would make 2019 a…
Participation Encouraged for the 2019 Labor Survey
…the California Farm Bureau Federation are collaborating with the University of California, Davis in offering the agricultural labor availability survey. The 2019 labor survey should not take any more than…
Casey Officially In as Citrus Mutual President/CEO
Casey Creamer Courtesy California Citrus Mutual It’s official; there will be a new face of California Citrus Mutual in February. Casey Creamer will become President and CEO of California Citrus…
January Storms Bolster California Water Supplies
Several storms throughout January have helped improve conditions for California water supplies. So far, nearly 600 billion gallons of water have been added to California reservoirs and over five feet…
Combat Common Weed Threats to Tree Nuts to Maximize Yields
With herbicide resistance on the rise, California tree nut growers must stay vigilant and nimble to keep weeds at bay. A comprehensive weed management program can help ensure that pressures…
Western View: Can’t Farm Enough? Here’s your App
…Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His…
Super Bowl Avocados Consumption
…earlier this month sparked fear there may be no guacamole at the party this year, Mexican producers are insisting that’s not true. The President of Avocados of Mexico said they…
Secretary of Agriculture to Speak at 2019 Cattle Industry Convention
…National CattleWomen, CattleFax and National Cattlemen’s Foundation will also be held at this event. NCBA President and California cattleman Kevin Kester says the industry is honored to host Secretary Perdue…
Super Bowl Chicken Wings Consumption
…in the 1960s and 1970s, but in the 1980s, U.S. consumers started preferring boneless-skinless breast meat, and wings became an inexpensive byproduct for chicken producers. Restaurants and bars realized they…