Parameters of the Tulare Lake Subbasin probation are being put on hold for the next several weeks. Lawmakers are pushing back against federal agencies following a Supreme Court decision that…
Dairy Producers Fighting for Their Right to Farm in Sonoma County
…Sonoma County Democratic Party has also voiced opposition to Measure J noting that while good intentioned, “the proposed policy was not crafted with our county’s needs, problems, or benefit in…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 07-19-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, dairy producers are fighting for their right to farm in Sonoma County, and…
Judge Halts Enforcement of Tulare Lake Subbasin Probation
…a statewide issue. This is bigger than Kings County and this is bigger than agriculture. We’re fighting for our communities. We’re fighting for all of Kings County and every county…
RMA Continues Making Improvements for Specialty Crops
…also qualify for enterprise units,” Bunger said. An Enterprise Unit consists of all insurable acreage of the same insured crop within one county. This structure allows a producer to insure…
In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
…local crop production and threatened economic stability. COURTESY: USDA/APHIS “It was a very frightening situation and still is,” Secretary Ross said, “It was all hands on deck: county, state, and…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 07-10-24
…exports, and less than a month left for FSA County Committee nominations. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Wildfires Threaten CA Wine Country
…Rob Fisher, as two fires burned within a hundred miles of his land. The Point Fire in Sonoma County was the smaller of the two at 1,200 acres burned. The…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Election Process Underway
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently accepting nominations for farmers and ranchers to serve on local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. FSA county committees are essential for…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 06-21-24
The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) invited host Sabrina Halvorson to its event in Napa County this week, where it presented Fisher Vineyards with the Energy for Everyone Hero…
Producers Encouraged to Submit Crop Acreage Reports Before Deadline
…portal, which requires a specific level of authentication. This portal allows for efficient management and reporting of farm data. For more details, producers are encouraged to call their FSA county…
‘Collaboration for the Sake of Success’ is Critical to Water Resilience
…to pumping restrictions and fines within the Tulare Lake Subbasin, Wade noted that from a Sustainable Groundwater Management Act perspective, “progress is being made in getting plans done, approved and…
Week in Review: Spotted Lanternfly Eggs Found & County Farm Bureau Fights SGMA Probation
Spotted lanternfly egg masses were discovered on a shipment from New York to Sonoma County, raising concerns within California’s grape industry. Kings County Farm Bureau is leading an action against…
KCFB Taking on State Water Board Over SGMA Probation
…“This is not a Kings County issue right now. This is not a Tulare Lake subbasin issue right now. This is a California issue, and we need support to keep…