…has made its way into 12 counties here in California. The most recent county in which the psyllid was found is San Luis Obispo. The disease it can spread, Huanglongbing…
Groundwater Control Worries
Sustainable groundwater levels have become a concern for many, complicated even more by the drought year. Kern County, like many other counties, held a water forum this week to educate…
Thieves Irrigating With Your Water
Water theft may complicate the ongoing irrigation issues for growers this summer. Sonoma County Deputy Sheriff John Blenker says some operations could be right under grower’s feet. Thieves Irrigating With…
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions
…2015; and WHEREAS additional expedited actions are needed to reduce the harmful impacts from the drought as the state heads into several months of typically dry conditions; and WHEREAS the…
Additional Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss CDFA’s New Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…South Laspina Street Tulare, CA 93274 More information about this program, including a conceptual framework of the grant program, will be available at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/EnvironmentalStewardship/H2O_EandE.html Program implementation will begin on or…
100% of California in Moderate to Exceptional Drought
…Monterey County. In California, the city of San Diego was proposing a water supply “level 1” status, and a small reservoir/water district in Riverside County was on the 30-90 day…
Beet Curley Top Virus Update
…organic pesticides on the beet leafhopper. Results of this trial will be included in the next report. Kern County Western Kern County remains very dry and void of substantial winter…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
2014 Funding Supports More than 60 Organizations; Applications Now Available for 2015 Export Development Programs WASHINGTON, April 16, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department…
Antique Farm Equipment Show April 25-27
The International Agri-Center will host the 22nd Annual California Antique Farm Equipment Show, April 25-27, 2014 in Tulare, California. The event will showcase the agriculture industry’s heritage with a focus…
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
…award had a critical impact on us closing these new business opportunities,” said Nicole Schott, Sales Department, Rosa Brothers Milk Company. “We are now in 25 Save Mart Supermarkets and…
USDA Announces Release Date for the Final 2012 Census of Agriculture Report
…States down to the county level. Because NASS continues to review all 2012 Census data items, the estimates published in February may change with the final Census release. For more…
FSA County Employees Gather for Livestock Disaster Assistance Program Training
Val Dolcini County employees with the USDA Farm Service Agency offices around the state gather for training on the livestock disaster programs.FSA County Employees Gather for Training Ranchers can sign…
Bee-Friendly Practices Equal Successful Pollination
The 2014 pollination season went well according to Project Apis m. Director Christi Heintz. She says that growers can use bee-friendly techniques to ensure that the 2015 season is just…
CDFA Identifies ACP Quarantine Area in SLO County
A portion of southern San Luis Obispo County has been placed under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following the detection of one psyllid in the Arroyo Grande area….
