There is a growing interest in regenerative agriculture practices which may be the next step in farming, further advancing sustainable farm systems already in place. “Regenerative agriculture is really taking…
Historical Joint Citrus Conference Sees Record Attendance in Riverside
…citrus conference was organized by the Citrus Research Board, UC Riverside, United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service as well as several citrus industry, state and federal government agencies,…
Closing the Trade Loophole That Has Devastated California Olive Growers
…Farm Bureau (TCFB) Tricia Stever Blattler. “Because we recognize that what can happen in this industry can certainly happen in others.” After the European conglomerate Dcoop acquired a 20 percent…
Farm Bureau Leaders Visit Capitol, Meet New Faces
…faces at the Capitol including Governor Gavin Newsom and other elected officials, the Farm Bureau staff is beginning to work on building those new relationships. California Farm Bureau President Jamie…
USDA Continues to Prevent African Swine Fever from Entering the U.S.
…be taken to help protect U.S. pigs, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has updated its web content with additional information and links to partners’ resources. This information…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-19-19
…a tax loophole, what tequila, haircare and high-density farming systems have in common and get an update of California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson’s recent visit with the governor. This…
CFBF Reiterates Connection Between Rural and Agriculture California with Gov. Newsom
During a recent visit between California Farm Bureau (CFBF) President Jamie Johansson and newly elected Governor Gavin Newsom, the two worked toward developing a relationship with the new administration all…
Another Online Tool for Pest and Disease Management
There is now another online tool for producers trying to identify issues in the field. The United States Department of Food and Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)…
CVP Water Allocations Increased to More Than Half
…North of the Delta have increased from 70 percent to a full 100 percent for agricultural water service as well as municipal and industrial contractors. Agricultural water service contractors South…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-18-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the recent findings of the Asian citrus psyllid in…
Farm Bureau Seeks Action for Olive Growers
…stated olive grower Bill Ferry. Significant impacts that concern Farm Bureau and local growers are: loss of farm revenue to the olive growers who lost their processing contracts; abandonment…
Blue Card Bill ‘A Step In A Direction’
…a direction,” Wolfe noted. “Shannon also said that this January, it sounds like California Farm Bureau leadership was able to have some meaningful momentum with the American Farm Bureau (AFBF)…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-15-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering what California Farm Bureau leaders focused on at the…
Western View: The Story of Shorty Harris
…has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday…