…While she has shown goats and hogs, sheep have been her specialty and where she has found the most success. In 2018, she was the Tulare County Fair Reserve Sheep…
Western View: The Moon Trees
Moon Tree in front of Sebastian County Courthouse, in Fort Smith, Arkansas By Jesse Berry (catsmoke) – own work Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50660732 Have you ever stood under…
Rangeland Summit Highlights Role of Livestock in Wildfire Suppression
…“I think livestock grazing is part of the solution and even if it can help a little bit, is important,” said Livestock and Natural Resource Advisor in Modoc County, Laura…
Nutria Issues Continue for California Farmers
…state as of January 16, 2019. That number has grown from 20 just under a year ago. The vast majority have been found in Merced County, with several more found…
New Indoor Heat Illness Regulation Draft Lowers Temperature Thresholds
…“I think about some of the facilities I’ve visited over the years,” said Wolfe, “they are structurally sound for the purposes of passing county inspectors, but they’re not worth the…
Farm Bureau Sues to Block Flows Plan for Lower San Joaquin River
…irrigate crops in regions served by the rivers. In its lawsuit, filed in Sacramento County Superior Court, Farm Bureau said the flows plan would have “far-reaching environmental impacts to the…
Participation Encouraged for the 2019 Labor Survey
…to hear directly from industry members on what needs are not being met in order to formulate more articulate needs to regulators and lawmakers. Fresno County Farm Bureau Executive Director…
Almond Update: Irrigation Evaluations Available for Growers
…Manager of Field Outreach and Education Spencer Cooper said RCDs in Tehama and Glenn Counties, East Stanislaus County, and Kern County are offering the tests but growers should check with…
Virulent Newcastle Disease Spreads to Utah Despite Management Efforts
…instances of the disease being identified in California, officials have confirmed that the disease has traveled across state lines to a small flock of backyard exhibition chickens in Utah County,…
Bay-Delta Plan Lawsuits Continue to Be Filed
…County of San Francisco, filed another suit in Tuolumne County on January 10. The group contends that the water board violated state and federal due process laws. The Modesto Irrigation…
HLB Detections Increased in 2018 as Monitoring Efforts Intensify
…detected in a commercial grove in California. One of the means of limiting the spread of HLB is implementing quarantines when ACP is discovered. Marin County was added to the…
Small Farms Negatively Impacted by Agricultural Water Use Misconceptions
…when they go to the farmers market and they believe that their actions are worthy of supporting those, but those actions have the opposite effect,” said Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner…
Longest Recorded Government Shutdown Impacting Key Ag Programs
…States (WOTUS) rule in the Federal Register. While many USDA inspection services are continuing, Farm Service Agency county offices will remain closed until the government shutdown ends. USDA has also…
FSA Offices Reopen for Three Days While Government Shutdown Continues
Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices have been closed for the duration of the government shutdown, however, FSA offices will be reopening for a brief period after a recent announcement…