Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of L. A. County

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…the quarantine map may be found here: www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/go/offq. “Late summer and fall are ‘fruit fly season’ in California,” said California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. “These pests like Southern California for…

Detector Dogs Do it Again!

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…pest exclusion defense system. The dogs find hundreds of actionable pests each year, preventing infestations and quarantines and providing substantial benefits for the environment, for agriculture, and for all Californians….

State Board Drops Planned Grazing Rule

Taylor HillmanEnvironment, Water

…hydrology, topography, climate and land use of that region; Consider using best-management practices where appropriate; Consider establishing monitoring requirements, including watershed-wide or regional monitoring programs, to assess effectiveness of best-management…

Ag Program Expanding in Central Valley

Taylor HillmanEducation

…and the program has seen significant success. Area Coordinator Claudia Sersland says her program is expanding in the Central Valley as agriculture education looks to get students more exposure in…