…on unserved portions of Le Flore County, Oklahoma. This project will increase access to economic development, health care, educational and public safety opportunities for 300 households and 15 businesses. It…
Concerns About Integrity as Organic Production Gets Easier
…used in organic production are being admitted,” said Javier Zamora of JSM Organics in Monterey County. “Unfortunately, it’s kind of bad because if we keep pleasing the larger guys, in…
Groundwater Collection Project Gathers Data by Flying Over Regions of Land
The Greater, Mid and East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agencies are partnering on a project to collect groundwater data in Tulare County. The project will use low flying helicopters and other…
USDA, Dairy Farmers Mark Start of the California Federal Milk Marketing Order
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary Greg Ibach joined dairy farmers in Tulare County, Calif., on November 7 to celebrate implementation of the new California Federal Milk Marketing Order…
Low-Flying Helicopters Measure Groundwater in Tulare County
Rural residents in Tulare County might see low-flying helicopters over portions of the county. The helicopters will have large instruments attached to gather data on the underlying groundwater. The Greater…
Instances of Bindweed Popping Up in Central Valley Farms
Waterhemp is continuing to cause some concern in and around Merced County, but there is another problematic weed species that growers should be aware of and remain on the lookout…
Results From Romaine E. coli Outbreak Investigation
…have been the culprit. Although there is no certainty to the findings, the final FDA report stated that a three and a half mile stretch of canal in Yuma County…
Bee Location Sensitive Information to Keepers
…and locations. Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner Ruben Arroyo said giving that information up was a concern at first for beekeepers. Bee Location Sensitive Information to Keepers About the Author Taylor…
2018 Ventura County Farm Day
Farms and ranches in Ventura County are welcoming community members to take the day exploring their farming operations. The self-guided tours provide the community a chance to learn about livestock…
NOW Infestations Still an Issue for Growers South of Madera
Navel Orangeworm (NOW) levels have improved, but NOW infestations continue to be a significant issue for growers that are south of Madera County. Efforts to combat the pest were increased…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Endorsed by CDFA and UC ANR in New Partnership
…through the Strategic Growth Council. A total of $1.1 million will be used to hire 10 UC Cooperative Extension community education specialists to serve Glenn, Imperial, Kern, Mendocino, Merced, San…
HLB Detections Nearing 1,000, Priorities Refocused
…of October 9, there have been 906 positive HLB detections in California. “The real hot spot for us right now is Orange County. We’re finding a lot of HLB positive…
New BeeWhere Program to Provide Better Protection of Bee Hives
…have to notify the beekeeper…but now it’s just come to light that system wasn’t working because we didn’t have the beekeepers there to register,” said Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner and…
USDA Announces Receipt of 136 Expressions of Interest in Hosting ERS & NIFA
…OH Ashtabula County Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County OH Darke County Darke County Commissioners OH Geauga County Geauga County Department of Development OH Madison Village Administrator Madison Village OH Middlefield…