…words a day, and became the highest-paid writer of his time. Around 1906, he bought a ranch in Sonoma County, near the village of Glen Ellen, as a hideaway and…
Growing Field Day Draws Variety of Breeders
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The Kern County Potato Variety Field Day continues to be a popular event for breeders across North America. Growing Field Day Draws Variety of Breeders University…
Applications Available for AFBF’s Women’s Communications Boot Camp
…A maximum of 15 applicants will be selected to participate. Questions regarding the online application can be directed to Kelly Chahanovic at kellyc@fb.org. Staff of AFBF, state or county Farm…
First Detection of Asian Citrus Psyllid in Citrus Orchard Reported
…this pest,” according to Martin Settevendemie, agricultural commissioner/sealer for San Luis Obispo County. Commercial citrus orchards located throughout the county produced fruit valued at over $17 million in 2014. The…
CDFA’s Commitment to Eradicate the Japanese Beetle
Photo by Bruce Marlin The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently working on a pair of Japanese beetle eradication projects in Sacramento County, in the communities of…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins on Monday, June 15, 2015. “Through the county committees, farmers…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Repair Housing in Rural Communities
…or county governments, public agencies, federally recognized Indian Tribes, and non-profit and faith-based organizations. USDA does not provide funding directly to homeowners under this program. For additional eligibility information, see…
New Market for Apple Production
The apple industry is nothing new to Sonoma County; however some growers are looking into a new unique apple market and are starting to grow varieties specifically for premium cider…
Farm Bureau Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge Open for Applications Through June 30
…to the next level.” Competitors must be based in a rural community as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Competitors’ primary residences or businesses must be located in a county…
Processing Tomato Report
…contracted acreage. Fresno County remains the top California County in contracted planted acreage for 2015 with 91,000 acres. Yolo, Kings, San Joaquin, and Merced make up the remaining top five…
Central Valley ACP Update
…and northern Tulare County. There was a find, however, in the Richgrove area of southern Tulare County. Liaisons are asking all growers in the 800-meter treatment area surrounding the trap…
Guava Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
A portion of Los Angeles County has been placed under quarantine for the guava fruit fly (GFF) following the detection of eight adult GFF within the City of Long Beach….
DPR 2013 Air Monitoring Shows Most Pesticides Well Below Health Screening Levels
…the environment. It monitors and analyzes 32 pesticides and 5 breakdown products in six communities: Salinas (Monterey County), Shafter (Kern County) and Ripon (San Joaquin County) which DPR directly monitors…
Dairy Farmer Recognized for Helping Endangered Bird
…on his Tulare County dairy farm. The species is now emergency listed as a California endangered species and also protected under the provisions of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Since…