…the mountains over power lines with downtown Los Angeles skyline in the background. It’s true that PG&E is the Utility that everyone loves to hate. And I don’t appreciate having…
More Virulent Newcastle Found, Now in San Diego
…in the immediate areas surrounding the new cases, as well as conducting ongoing surveillance and testing within the quarantined areas in Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties. Detections of…
Potato Industry Thanks Secretary Perdue for Supporting Exports to Mexico
…support of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) in seeking to open export markets for U.S. potatoes,” the letter noted. “The commitment of USDA personnel both in Washington, D.C., and Mexico…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
…commercial winery in Los Angeles, followed by a German group who farmed on land that is now Disneyland. From these humble beginnings the wine industry grew with the state’s big…
Industry Sees What Damage Stink Bug Can Do
…typically indicating nut loss inside. Early season (March-April) infestation leads to the most severe yield loss when the nuts drop to the ground. The best way to confirm the damage is…
NVV Further Sustainability Efforts with Porto Protocol Commitment
Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) has become the first North American wine trade association to join the effort of the Porto Protocol. Established by Adrian Bridge of Taylor’s Port, the Porto…
Secretary Perdue Praises Farming Innovations at Forbes AgTech Summit
…During his California visit, Secretary Perdue also met with local politicians and community members at several town hall events that took place in Clarksburg, Watsonville, Los Banos, and Yolo County….
Squaring Off Against the Unknown, California Hemp Grower Bets Big
…by a coalition of farmers excited for the California hemp industry to develop, planting 100 certified acres of organic hemp in Los Angeles County with aims to expand further. As…
Industrial Hemp Grower Sees Crop as A Boom for California Agriculture
The first industrial hemp grower in Los Angeles County foresees the burgeoning industry as a big win for California farmers, despite the difficulties involved in getting a crop started. Donald…
CDFA Programs Get Funding Increase in ‘May Revise’ of California Budget
…combat virulent Newcastle disease in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Ventura Counties. So far, the disease has required the euthanasia of nearly 1.2 million birds. Another $4.5 million has…
Western View: Another Water Rights Grab
…the border between California (left) and Arizona (right) According to the article, the old Los Angeles Department of Water and Power – now the Metropolitan Water District – learned the…
The Western View: Peg Leg’s Legendary Gold
…to tall tales, spinning yarns that would earn him free drinks in any bar in the west. It was somewhere between Yuma and Los Angeles that Peg Leg made his…
2019 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship to be Hosted in California
…contest features 31 contestants who qualified from three WLAC Qualifying Events and the reigning International Auctioneer Champion. During the live sale portion, contestants sell cattle to actual bidders in the…
Senate Environmental Quality Committee to Review SB458 Amendment to The Statewide Ban of Chlorpyrifos
Senate Bill 458 which was introduced by Maria Durazo, (D, Los Angeles), is a bill which will prohibit the statewide use of chlorpyrifos. Since its introduction, the California Farm Bureau…