…has made its way into 12 counties here in California. The most recent county in which the psyllid was found is San Luis Obispo. The disease it can spread, Huanglongbing…
Groundwater Control Worries
Sustainable groundwater levels have become a concern for many, complicated even more by the drought year. Kern County, like many other counties, held a water forum this week to educate…
Thieves Irrigating With Your Water
Water theft may complicate the ongoing irrigation issues for growers this summer. Sonoma County Deputy Sheriff John Blenker says some operations could be right under grower’s feet. Thieves Irrigating With…
100% of California in Moderate to Exceptional Drought
…Monterey County. In California, the city of San Diego was proposing a water supply “level 1” status, and a small reservoir/water district in Riverside County was on the 30-90 day…
Beet Curley Top Virus Update
…organic pesticides on the beet leafhopper. Results of this trial will be included in the next report. Kern County Western Kern County remains very dry and void of substantial winter…
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
…state and county levels. The announcement comes as the National Agri-Marketing Association’s (NAMA) Annual Conference kicks off this year in Jacksonville, FL. NAMA is the nation’s largest association for professionals…
FSA County Employees Gather for Livestock Disaster Assistance Program Training
Val Dolcini County employees with the USDA Farm Service Agency offices around the state gather for training on the livestock disaster programs.FSA County Employees Gather for Training Ranchers can sign…
CDFA Identifies ACP Quarantine Area in SLO County
A portion of southern San Luis Obispo County has been placed under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following the detection of one psyllid in the Arroyo Grande area….
USDA Officially Announces Sign-Up Date for Farmer and Rancher Disaster Assistance Programs
…the types of records necessary can be provided by local FSA county offices. Producers also are encouraged to contact their county office ahead of time to schedule an appointment. For…
Monterey County Farm Bureau Hosts Meet the Candidates Forum
From the Monterey County Farm Bureau. A Meet the Candidates Forum will be held Wednesday April 16th in Soledad. Tickets are $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members. That includes…
ACP Found in San Luis Obispo County
…countless landscapes across the county as well as local commercial citrus orchards valued at over $13 million in 2013,” according to Martin Settevendemie, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer for San Luis Obispo County….
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…sign-up by April 15, 2014. County and Regional Loan Rates: USDA issued a press release on March 28, 2014 announcing county and regional loan rates. Extension of Programs: On March…
Leopold Conservation Award Nominations Now Accepted
…U.S. is in private ownership, but we all have a stake in what happens on privately-owned agricultural land. It affects our air, our water and our nation’s wildlife. Sand County…
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss New CDFA Water Program
…N Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Friday, April 18, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Stanislaus County Agricultural Center Harvest Hall, Room DE 3800 Cornucopia Way Modesto, CA 95358 More…