The California Cattle Council (Council) is encouraging industry members to participate in a survey to help guide the process for developing its strategic plan. The purpose of the online survey…
Farm Bankruptcies Rose in 2019
…bankruptcies in 2019, with almost half of the nation’s filings taking place in the Midwest. California had a total of 25 chapter 12 family farm bankruptcies. That number rose seven…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-03-20
…death is reminding the industry the importance of employee dress codes, and get the details from California’s second snow survey. Tune in to the show for these news stories and…
Pistachio Winter Juvenile Tree Dieback A Confounding Issue
Pistachio growers will be watching for signs for winter juvenile tree dieback (WJTD) as trees begin to come out of dormancy in the spring. Damage is typically found in trees…
Agricultural Fatality Highlights Importance of Enforcing Safety Protocols
A recent fatality at a processing plant in Fresno County serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of enforcing safety protocols in agricultural operations. The preliminary reports indicate that…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-31-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why California is unlikely to benefit from the new…
Meeting Monday to Discuss Recently Expanded HLB Quarantine Zone
…and will be able to ask questions on the mandatory regulatory protocols required by the California Department of Food and Agriculture in response to an HLB detection. The meeting will…
California Snowpack ‘In Decent Shape’ According to Second 2020 Snow Survey
…different cooperators of the California Cooperative Snow Surveys program.” The second 2020 snow survey revealed a modest increase from a few weeks ago when the snow depth measured 33.5 inches….
Almond Update: Supporting and Promoting Bee Health Efforts
California’s almond industry is investing in bee health research through the Almond Board of California. The work is being done in all aspects of the honeybee life cycle, including when the bees…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-30-20
…that is turning microwaved sewage into fertilizer and learn how the almond industry is supporting and promoting bee health. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more….
Chlorpyrifos Workgroup Doing ‘Great Job’ Addressing Complex Issue
…University of California personnel, environmental justice groups, an agricultural commissioner, pest control advisors, and representatives from several agricultural commodity groups. “When the task force report comes out this spring, I…
World Ag Expo® Guards Against Newest Coronavirus
…Expo®, visit www.WorldAgExpo.org. The International Agri-Center® is home to World Ag Expo®, February 11-13, 2020 in Tulare, California. An estimated annual average of 100,000 individuals from 70 countries attend World…
California Unlikely to Benefit from New Navigable Waters Protection Rule
It is doubtful that the new Navigable Waters Protection Rule will provide any benefits to California’s farmers and ranchers. Because of the rules that the State Water Board established last…
2020 Plant and Soil Conference Coming Up in Fresno
Registration is available for the upcoming California Plant and Soil Conference, happening February 4 and 5 in Fresno. The California chapter of the American Society of Agronomy (CA-ASA) is presenting…