…stated Hoddle. Sightings of the South American palm weevil in California first began around 2011 in San Diego County. The pest has made its way up to Chula Vista and…
California Pursues New Health Protections on Chlorpyrifos
…chlorpyrifos statewide. DPR is currently developing interim restrictions on the use of the pesticide and recommendations will be made to county agricultural commissioners next month. In addition, the Office of…
Western View: The Right to Not Farm
We’re all concerned about a farmer’s right to farm; but what about the right not to farm? Marin County is located across the Golden Gate bridge from San Francisco, and…
2016 Air Monitoring Shows Pesticides Below Health Screening Levels
…and many organophosphates. As part of the air monitoring network, DPR monitors and analyzes pesticides in three communities: Salinas (Monterey County), Shafter (Kern County) and Ripon (San Joaquin County). Additionally,…
Update: Landowner Settles Wetlands Case
…the Stanislaus County nurseryman owns in Tehama County. A judge previously sided with the government on that claim. Under the agreement, Duarte will admit no liability; pay a $330,000 fine;…
Early Market Benefits Apple Growers
…apples of the season. “We fill a void in the marketplace,” San Joaquin County grower Jeff Colombini said. “Prior to our harvest, you can get 11-month-old apples from Washington state…
Labor Shortages Continue to Plague California
…outside the box. Many farming operations are offering different types of incentives to help attract workers in preparation for their busiest time of year. CEO of the Fresno County Farm…
Funding to Encourage SNAP Participants to Purchase Healthy Foods
…Services Unlimited Inc., Los Angeles, California, $500,000 Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency, Woodland, California, $500,000 FRESHFARM Markets, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, $250,000 Atlanta Community Food Bank, Atlanta,…
Tomato Harvest Slowly Gains Momentum
…weeks ago, Montna said. Paul Sanguinetti, who grows tomatoes in San Joaquin County, said no one is harvesting in his area yet and he doesn’t expect to start until around…
UF Scientists to Help California, Florida Growers Control Dangerous Avocado Pathogen
…grown in Miami-Dade County, but avocado trees are popular in residential landscapes too. In addition to perhaps several types of beetles infecting avocado trees with laurel wilt, the pathogen is…
How’s Your Agriculture Labor Availability?
…is encouraging as much participation as possible in the survey, which will remain available through their website until Wednesday, August 9. Fresno County Farm Bureau Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen said…
Agri View: Coyote Problem Spreads
…west is a growing problem everywhere. But, the new present problem is in the south. Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama primarily. One county in Louisiana reported 160 coyotes killed in a single…
HLB Found in California Citrus Birthplace
…and structure of Riverside County,” he said. “California citrus was born in Riverside County. My board, county council and everyone in this county, including myself, is taking it very seriously.”…
UC Asian Citrus Psyllid Scouts Trying to Avert Huanglongbing Disaster
…citrus psyllids. With two magnifying loops around her neck and a truck stocked with vials and tools for insect collection, Joanne O’Sullivan scouts Ventura County citrus orchards every day. She…