The California Department of Food and Agriculture now has 62 days to make a decision that will affect the dairy industry. It comes after this week’s hearing at the CDFA…
Judge Says Water Right Fee is Invalid
…no evidence that the water board considered fairly apportioning the fees before they were imposed. “Farmers and ranchers are willing to pay their fair share to support programs that benefit…
Help for Those Affected by Rim Fire
There is some help in the works for the farmers and ranchers affected by the Rim Fire burning near Yosemite. Click to Open or Download Audio Report State Executive Director,…
California Ag Headlines for September 6
…Pistachio harvest is underway in the San Joaquin Valley. This year, farmers expect to harvest about 550 million pounds of the nuts. The pistachio harvest began a little earlier this…
California Agriculture Hits New Record
…California remains the number one dairy state in the nation, producing nearly 21 percent of the nation’s milk supply last year. Dairy producers received $6.9 billion for their milk production…
Water Meeting Next Week
…work proactively with farmers and ranchers to address groundwater overdraft and water transfers – providing a level of reliability over the next few years. She says California’s current water situation…
Meeting on California Water Situation
…spells uncertainty for agricultural interests throughout this state,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “We need to work proactively with farmers and ranchers to address groundwater overdraft and water transfers –…
CA Farm Bureau On Water Shortage
…lack of water. We’ve had to ask some farmers to stop their scheduled irrigations so other farmers could take delivery.” Unlike reservoirs in the rest of the state, which have…
Preventing Mastitis in Dairy Cattle
Researchers look into preventing mastitis in dairy cattle. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report See below for a video by the researcher. Jeff Bewley of…
High-Tech Farming with Drones
Farming practices have come a long way from the old mule and plow days. Now farmers may not even need to be outside with unmanned aircraft equipped with imaging sensors…
Program for New Farmers
Starting any business is difficult, and farming is no different. But there’s a program that can help with at least one aspect. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or…
Almond Board: Water Regulations and Farmers
One of the key issues facing almond growers and others is water regulations. Sabrina Hill has more.Click to open or download audio report Vince Roos is a consultant on water-related…
Western, Southern Farmers ‘Need to Work Together’ on Labor
…president of USA Farmers Inc. He says its an important time for farmers all over the nation to come together. For more of the interview, click the links below. Carr…
USDA Farm Service Agency Offers Several Programs
The USDA Farm Service Agency offers several programs for farmers and ranchers. State Executive Director of California for the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini, explains more. Click to Open…