…to the FLSA joint employer regulation. Get all the details on how to attend the first of the California Farm Bureau Roadshows happening in Stanislaus County, and get a recap…
Almond Update: Fungus Causing Trees to Snap Off At Base
…make when wounded. UC Davis Plant Pathologist Bob Johnson said they identified the issue in Kings County in 2016 and growers are seeing more of it around the state. Johnson…
Spray Safe Events Provide Important Industry Information
…in places such as Yuba City, Modesto, and Tulare. “I’ve seen several hundred folks at all of these different events and that’s a really good thing,” said Val Dolcini, Director…
Chlorpyrifos Alternatives Workgroup Roundtables a ‘Complete Travesty’
…they’ve outreached to the community.” The meeting hosted approximately 100 attendees with representatives from the Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, the California Farm Bureau Federation, the Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner’s…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…mapping tool debuting this year, to make life simpler for beekeepers and farmers while helping to protect honey bees. California law requires beekeepers to register their hive locations with County…
FSA Encourages Producers to Enroll Soon in ARC and PLC Programs
…start the enrollment process,” said FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce. “I cannot emphasize enough the need to begin the program election and enrollment process now. Please call your FSA county office…
Agricultural Representation in Mainstream Media is a Concern
…topic of discussion at a recent California Press Foundation conference in San Francisco. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen was one of the panel members who noted some of…
USDA Invites Input on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Rule
This warm water slough on the Foust Wetlands Reserve Program easement in lake County, Montana, provides important Winter and early Spring habitat for waterfowl. July 26, 2016. (USDA/NRCS image) (USDA/NRCS)…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-06-20
…producers interested in participating in dairy digester programs and a recap of Sacramento County Farm Bureau’s 2019. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-03-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a year-end review from Fresno County Farm Bureau’s CEO,…
Latest Report Highlights the Impact of UC ANR on California Communities
…ANR Vice President, Glenda Humiston noted in the report that “our advisors and specialists are in every county and work with the entire UC system, as well as a wide…
Conflicting Year for Central Valley Water Users
…able to take full advantage of the ample water supply. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen explained that it was a year of disappointment mixed with hope for the…
Study Better Understands Smoke Damage in Vineyards
…to not be harmful. Samples were taken from 14 vineyards in areas of Lake County that experienced smoke exposure and were analyzed and made into small batches of wine. The…
Significant Increase to HLB Quarantine
…California over a hundred square miles. The new area is centered around the city of Corona in Riverside County. CDFA said the quarantine is a result of several residential trees…