…in California. San Bernardino County has been home to the majority of infections at 104 cases, with 87 in Riverside County, 39 cases in Los Angeles County and only one…
Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Flaring Up Again in California
…that it was nearly forgotten. Although the pest was primarily an issue in the Central Valley, reports surfaced back in 2015 of the insect being found in Napa County. UC Cooperative Extension…
New Overtime Requirements Need Attention
…that Chief Council and President of the Ventura County Agricultural Association Rob Roy is working to get a conclusive answer but encourages erring on the side of caution in the…
CA FFA Students Lived to Serve Their Community During the Camp Fire
Courtesy FFA Students from Gridley High School FFA worked to provide relief efforts during the Camp Fire that blazed through Butte County. The students helped with sorting donations, feeding livestock,…
Sterile Navel Orangeworm Project Tweaks Expected
It’s no surprise that the sterile navel orangeworm (NOW) project in Kern County needs some tweaking. Sterilized male moths in the pilot project that is releasing irradiated moths into orchards…
Lows Remain Beneficial for Busy Citrus Growers
…the 28 to 29-degree range the last few nights and Ventura County was even lower. California Citrus Mutual said in a release that cloud cover helped the Central Valley stay…
Salinity Yield Trials in Alfalfa Show Interesting Results
…systems using high and low salinity water for comparison purposes. “That work is going on in Fresno County, and in an area where we have EC levels on the range…
Avocado Producers Bracing for Light 2019
…season. Vice President of Industry Affairs Ken Melban told AgAlert that areas in Ventura County, Santa Paula, Riverside, and San Diego were hit hard by the heat. Melban told AgNet…
EPA Recognizes Reducing Food Waste
Winners include Sprouts Farmers Market, LA County Department of Public Works and EcoSet Consulting The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized five California organizations for their outstanding efforts to…
CFDF Issues Virulent Newcastle Disease Alert
…Riverside County. State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones ordered the mandatory euthanasia of birds in the Compton, Muscoy, Mira Loma and Perris neighborhoods of Southern California. If you live in those…
New ‘Bee Where’ Program Should Be Here By Spring
The ‘Bee Where’ program that was launched at the California Association of Pest Control Advisors annual conference is expected to be ready to go by spring. Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner…
Virulent Newcastle Disease in Commercial Poultry in California
Virulent Newcastle disease has been confirmed in a commercial chicken operation in Riverside County. The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) made the…
E. Coli Investigation Identifies County, Maybe Other Sources
…found a positive sample result of the E. coli strain at a California farm in Santa Barbara County. The sample was from an irrigation canal in the area used by…
Sutter County Recognized for Distinguished Service
In 61 years as a Farm Bureau member, Sutter County farmer James Marler has served in numerous leadership roles in county and statewide organizations. His dedication to volunteer efforts on…