…not going to let that happen.” In the Sacramento Valley, farmers also report irrigation supplies running short. “The Orland Artois Water District is in the process of buying additional water,”…
USDA Climate Report Published
…experts in greenhouse gas (GHG) estimation in the cropland, grazing land, livestock and forest management sectors. The report has undergone technical review by an additional 29 scientists. The report outlines…
High-Speed Rail and Agriculture
…But, it cuts through the ag land in Central California, and several farmers and others in the ag industry are upset with the effects it they believe it will have…
California High-Speed Rail Forum
…Los Angeles, and provide commuters with a ride that takes just under 3 hours. But, it cuts through the ag land in Central California, where much of the nation’s food…
Deadline for FAACT Class Applications
…program provides community leaders with a comprehensive eight-month series highlighting specific issue areas in agriculture. Participants learn more about air quality, land use planning, water quality regulations and water supply…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Six
…open or download audio report During our six-part series on marijuana and agriculture we’ve discussed what farmers and land owners should watch out for, like unusual points of entry in…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Five
…planted marijuana across the street from his land. He encourages other growers to help local law enforcement by being alert and aware of what’s going on near their land, and…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Four
…your land to grow marijuana. Click to open or download audio report Marijuana grows are causing serious problems for some farmers around the state. California has become a popular place…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Three
…marijuana and California agriculture. Click to open or download audio report There are many problems when marijuana growers move into ag land.. and one of those problems is the destruction…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Two
A Fresno County farmer talks about the troubles he faced when a marijuana operation started up on land near his produce crops. Sabrina Hill has the second part in our…
Congressman Costa on Future of the Farm Bill
…Click to open or download audio report Congressman Jim Costa represents a large part of California’s ag land – right in the middle of the state. He sat down with…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part One
…our state is prime land for illegal grows. As Sabrina Hill reports, unfortunately, those grows are causing problems for California farmers. Click to open or download audio report Fresno County…
Supreme Court Sides With Florida Landowner In Permit Fight
…acres of land and the district’s decision to deny wetland-related permits. Koontz, who died during the case, contended that requests by the district during the permitting process amounted to an…
Marijuana and Central Valley Farms Forum
…several presentations including: marijuana grows on Central Valley agricultural lands; ramifications of marijuana grows on private land; how to draft a lease to evict an illicit grower from private land;…