California Conservation Investment by NRCS, Farmers and Ranchers Surpasses $200 Million in Federal Fiscal Year 2013
…array of other producers assisting common and impacted species. In addition, NRCS biologists and ranchers in Alameda County worked to protect rangeland ponds lending critical habitat to endangered California Red-legged…
California Farm Labor Contractor Association Conferences
…laws; The Affordable Care Act; immigration reform; wage and hour issues; Cal OSHA requirements; worker transportation issues; FLC licensing and continuing education and more. Conferences are scheduled for this Wednesday,…
Westlands Water District Supports California Agencies’ Request for Dialogue on Newly Released Draft Action Plan for Water
…project. As acknowledged by the draft California Water Action Plan, it is time for the project to begin. We must take action now. The draft California Water Action Plan is…
Poultry Grower Lois Alt Prevails Against EPA
…Elimination System permit requirements. Alt filed suit against EPA in June 2012 after the agency threatened her with $37,500 in fines each time stormwater came into contact with dust, feathers…
Department of Fish and Wildlife Meetings
…continues to hold meetings around the state about the plan update. The State Wildlife Action Plan examines the health of fish and wildlife populations and recommends actions to conserve species…
CAPCA Conference Underway
…sessions on endangered species regulations, current law/enforcement for pesticide container handling, transport & recycling, bee health in almonds, pesticide stewardship and food safety, and California aquatic weeds regulations. The California…
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…
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…
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…
ACP Quarantine Expansion in Tulare and Kern Counties
…is 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 both the insect…