…their hives. That’s because of new legislation passed with the support of The California State Beekeepers Association, The Almond Board, California Citrus Mutual (CCM) and other groups. The new law…
CCM: Farm Bill Deal Good for Citrus Future
…California. In recent years, the state of California has dedicated funds to augment ACP and HLB control efforts in urban areas including the rearing and release of millions of beneficial…
Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Highlights Progress and Goals for the Industry
…that we recognize it.” The California Dairy Sustainability Summit was co-hosted by Dairy Cares, the Dairy Council of California, the California Milk Advisory Board, the California Dairy Quality Assurance Program,…
Public Safety vs. Producer Income in Recent E. coli Outbreak
…leafy green. Since then, new labeling is allowing romaine lettuce that is grown outside of California’s Central Coast back on the market. However, the timing of the initial warning hurt…
USMCA Signing Doesn’t Affect Pistachios, And that’s Good
A major new trade deal expected to finalize this week doesn’t affect California’s second largest nut industry. The new North American Free Trade Agreement, now being called the U.S. Mexico…
Agri View: BFTP-What Do You Do with an Old Worn Out Tractor?
An old three wheel tractor sits next to a large cattle ranch in northern California Some are still running, being used. Some are just sitting rusting away. Some are being…
Almond Update: Blind Consumer Panel And More at Almond Conference
Day two of the Almond Conference will include some interesting insights. The Almond Board of California said they will have a blind consumer panel that doesn’t know they will be…
The California Kitchen: Buñuelos/Mexican Cookies Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Buñuelos/Mexican Cookies Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Flour 1/4 C Sugar…
Secretary Perdue Talks Climate Change During a visit To California
While visiting Paradise, California Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue saw first hand the damage caused by the Camp Fire. Perdue and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke stopped to talk…
New Labeling Allows Romaine Lettuce Back on Shelves
…of the Northern/Central Coast of California, or that is greenhouse/hydroponically grown is safe to sell and consume. From the FDA Press Release Based on discussions with major producers and distributors,…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…signed a memo regarding access to water in California. And, on Tuesday, the Secretaries and other California state representatives made an announcement that the USDA is investing in more than…
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
…and veterinary practices. Information from the California Farm Bureau Federation indicates that since 2013 California has submitted 26 nominations for the program, with only four awards being issued. Both programs…
California Economic Summit Looks to Elevate Rural California
…broadband,” Humiston noted. California Economic Summit Looks to Elevate Rural California About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
E. coli Investigation and Warning Fallout Continues
…consumers to discard any of the product, and for stores to remove it from shelves, arrows pointed towards California as a source. The illness reports happened in October and romaine…