…UC Cooperative Extension citrus specialist based at Lindcove Research and Extension Center. Prior to the specialist position, El-kereamy was a UCCE viticulture and small fruit advisor for Kern County, where…
Riparian Setbacks Other Big Issue with Ag Order 4.0
…the regulation is calling ‘Riparian Setbacks’ will have a significant impact on some farms near waterways. Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm Groot said they checked in with one…
Developing A Waiver of Liability for On-Farm Tours and Other Activities
Farmers are being encouraged to develop liability waivers for on-farm tours and other activities. Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau, Tawny Tesconi recommends that growers meet with legal…
Ag Order 4.0: Fertilizer Limitations Remain a Major Concern
…rest of the state. Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm Groot said fertilizer limitations are still a significant concern in the proposal, and it could limit how many cycles some…
Agricultural Statistics Review Shows Mild Improvement
…Grapes were valued at $6.25 billion and almonds came in third with a value of $5.47 billion. Fresno County was the most valuable agricultural producing region, followed by Kern and…
Signup Period for USDA Coverage Programs Ends June 30
…pandemic,” FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce said in a press release. “Contact your FSA county office today to complete enrollment before June 30. This can be done in concert with filing…
COVID Ag Safety Bill Passes Assembly Despite Industry Opposition
…issued by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board be adopted statewide without any consideration of local county guidance. A group that includes several agricultural industry…
Ag Order 4.0: Farm Impact Stories Needed
…Executive Director of the Monterey County Farm Bureau. “At this point, it’s a little late to mail a letter so we suggest everything be submitted electronically.” The order is aimed…
Fictitious Pickup Details Show Criminals Getting Deceptive
AgNet West has learned more about the two loads of almonds that were stolen by criminals last week. The loads were taken from Kern County and criminals used a fictitious…
Meyer Receives Bradford-Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
…late Charlie Rominger, a fifth-generation Yolo County farmer and land preservationist. Meyer has directed the environmental stewardship efforts of the California Dairy Quality Assurance Program (CDQAP)—a voluntary partnership between the…
Prescribed Burn Association Coming to Central Coast
…San Benito County UC Cooperative Extension Office in collaboration with the Resource Conservation District of Monterey County. The grant will be used to conduct five prescribed burns and provide outreach…
CAWG Foundation Awards $30,000 in Student Scholarships
…her community, Yasmin has volunteered for the Food Bank Coalition of SLO County for the past few years, participated in her church’s Chosen program for confirmation, and works as a…
Successful Elimination of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California
…that there are no signs of Newcastle Disease in the greater L.A. area.” The disease was first detected in May of 2018 in Los Angeles County and by December the…
Legislation Seeks to Address San Joaquin Valley Canals
…on the Friant-Kern Canal, the California Aqueduct, and the Delta Mendota Canal. The San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement would also receive funding support to help restore salmon populations. An average…