The new farm bill had a little something for shellfish growers. Shellfish Growers Get Farm Bill Help…
WUD, NRCS, and Audubon California Working Together
…going to continue nesting on dairy farms for the foreseeable future, partnering with the farmers to protect them is critical,” said Brigid McCormack, executive director of Audubon California. “This project…
Silicon Valley Bank Foresees Breakout Year Ahead for U.S. Fine Wine Business
…the world’s most innovative companies and exclusive wineries, SVB offers diverse financial services, knowledge, global networks, and world class service to increase our clients’ probability of success. Our Wine Division…
Agri View: Gone Symbol
Everett Griner talks about American farm icons vanishing in today’s Agri View. Gone Symbol…
Red Palm Weevil Eradicated from California
Courtesy: UCANR Effective January 18, 2015, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is declaring eradication of red palm weevil (RPW) from the Laguna Beach area of Orange County,…
Western View: California Warming
Len Wilcox wonders how a warming world will affect how we farm. Global Warming It’s no surprise to anyone living in the western United States that 2014 was the warmest…
UC Makes Gains in Rebuilding its Extension Service
…the work that farmers and farm advisors do together is not only important to the success of his family’s operation, but having Pope come out to the farm to diagnose…
Use of Fumigant to Face Additional State Restrictions
…particular situation, she said. Cory gave credit to farmers who responded to the California Environmental Protection Agency, expressing their concerns about the impact of the regulations on their farming operations….
China Bans Imports of All U.S. Poultry and Eggs
China has banned imports of U.S. poultry and eggs after a strain of H5N8 influenza was found in Oregon and another strain was detected in California and Washington. American Farm…
Almond Board: Lack of Water Costly for Growers
In today’s Almond Update, California Farm Water Coalition President and CEO Mike Wade talks about a study into the costs of the water shortage. Almond Update 1-15…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2015
…to advance all the issue positions approved by our farmer and rancher delegates this week, but this plan represents those issue areas where we believe the American Farm Bureau Federation…
First USDA Forecast Shows Normal Water Supply Forecast for Much of the West
…and less to the Pacific Northwest. The NWCC, part of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, monitors conditions year-round and will continue to issue monthly forecasts until June. The water supply…
The Fresno Food Expo Celebrates with Agricultural Tour
…Gillum, Vice President of Operations at Busseto Foods; Chuck Nichols, Owner of Nichols Farms; Denver Schutz, Technical Services Manager at Gerawan Farming; Suzanne Palazzo, Vice President of Marketing and Production…