California’s regulatory environment can be challenging for the agricultural industry, particularly for smaller sized farming operations. Administrator of the California Farm Bureau Federation, Jim Houston recently spoke during a State…
California Wine Industry Reacts to Two Bill Passages
The California wine industry is responding to two bills that are considered wins for the industry. The first is the disaster aid bill. The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG)…
Final EPA Rule Exempts Farms From Emissions Reporting
…bipartisan measure was approved because it was unnecessary and impractical for farmers to waste time and resources alerting government agencies that there are livestock on farms.” The Fair Agricultural Reporting…
New Mexican Goods Tariff Tied to Immigration Issue
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) issued a statement about the President’s threat. PMA stated in a press release, “While there have recently been promising signs that both Mexico and the…
New IPM Model Takes Systems Approach to Addressing Modern Issues
… The development of a more holistic IPM approach corresponds with the changing issues facing agricultural production. “As the population is increasing and the globalization of pest and disease distribution is…
National FFA’s Washington Leadership Conference Instills Importance of Growth, Leadership, Community Service
…wide-ranging and high-impact community service initiatives and implement their plans with the help of their FFA chapters upon return home. Students in recent years have promoted agricultural literacy; brought attention…
Agriculture industry Responds to Progress of USMCA
…other trade rules among the three nations related to agricultural biotechnology and gene editing. We still have work to do in some areas, such as addressing the timing of import…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…Administrator Andrew Wheeler for moving expeditiously to finalize this important E15 rule.” Renewable Fuels Association RFA Applauds Final Rule Allowing Year-Round E15 The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) today welcomed the…
Pierce’s Disease and GWSS: A Deadly Combo for Grapes
…followed by the death of all of the vines,” Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Henry Gonzalez said. Gonzalez held the same position in Ventura County prior to his current office. He…
Food Safety Workshops for Produce and Livestock Operations
…& Extension Center in Holtville and Thursday, June 13 at the Robert J Cabral Agricultural Center in Stockton. Both of the events will begin at 9 am and are part…
California Highlights in 2017 Census of Agriculture
The United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service recently released summarized reports for the 2017 Census of Agriculture, focusing on state and county information. The California State and…
Western View: The Bad Men From Bodie
…road, but if you’re interested in the history of the west, it’s well worth the trip. Western View: The Bad Man From Bodie I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western…
Oriental Fruit Fly Eradicated From Sacramento and Yolo Counties
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Yolo County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, and the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office have eradicated…
U.S. Organic Sales Hit $50 Billion for the First Time
…Organic Trade Association (OTA), the organic market set a new record of nearly $52.5 billion in sales. The sales number represents a 6.3 percent increase from the previous year. “Organic…