Strawberry Commission Awarded Grant
…irrigation system performance. Future classes will address irrigation scheduling, system design and fertigation practices, and other pertinent water management projects. The California Strawberry Commission is a state government agency that…
American Farm Bureau Appeals Chesapeake Bay Ruling
The American Farm Bureau Federation took action Monday to appeal a recent court decision that upheld the Environmental Protection Agency’s “pollution diet” for the 64,000-square-mile Chesapeake Bay watershed. AFBF filed…
Brown Vetoes Citrus Protection Bill
Governor Jerry Brown As the Asian citrus psyllid continues to spread across the state, Governor Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would have helped protect California’s citrus crop. AB…
UC Davis 2013 Award of Distinction
The UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is honoring several people later this week with its 2013 Award of Distinction. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or…
Almond Board: New Workshops Added to Almond Conference
…This year the Almond Board has added an additional day for growers. Gabriele Ludwig, Associate Director of Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board of California, says the additional workshops cover…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Found in Fresno County
…of introducing more ACP to our County.” The Asian citrus psyllid is an invasive species of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus…
Governor Signs Hemp Bill
There could soon be another new crop for California. Governor Brown has signed the Industrial Hemp Farming Act, which legalizes hemp farming under state law. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to…
New ACP Finds in Tulare County
…is an invasive species of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. All citrus and closely related species are susceptible hosts for…
YSFB Supports Ordinance to Restrict Marijuana Cultivation
…the cultivation of marijuana within 2,000 feet of any school, church, park or youth-oriented facility as a public nuisance; it would enact thorough documentation requirements for growers of medical marijuana;…
Fall Citrus Meeting
…frost protection, and Dr. Marylou Polek of the Citrus Research Board will speak on Huanglongbing Disease distribution and research approaches. The meeting will wrap up with a David DeGroot of…
California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding
…markets for new products, while continually improving our food safety and environmental stewardship practices.” Market enhancement, agriculture education, nutrition, and research proposals were solicited and selected through a competitive process….
ACP Update: New Psyllid in Exeter, Quarantines Expanded
…huanglongbing disease. All citrus and closely related species are susceptible hosts for both the insect and the disease. There is no cure once a tree becomes infected. The diseased tree…
New ACP Found Near Tulare County Town of Exeter
…a new part of our county,” said Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita. The Asian citrus psyllid is an invasive species of grave concern because it can carry the disease…
