…right up there with water as our two priority issues.” Scientists are working on a number of other possible solutions in their quest to find a cure for HLB, says…
California Climate Investments Make Progress on Emissions Goal
…programs help to expand the impact of their appropriations through encouraging applicants to secure additional financial support from federal, state, local, and private sources. Several initiatives that receive funding through…
Ag Groups Urge Congress to Include Water in Infrastructure Package
A large group of agricultural and water organizations representing thousands of Western farmers, ranchers and businesses are calling on Congress to consider water issues in the next infrastructure package. More…
CDFA Secretary Ross Receives Agriculturalist of the Year Award
…leadership experience in agricultural issues, Governor Gavin Newsom reappointed Secretary Ross earlier in the year. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to continue to work with this great industry. We…
Common Raised Garden Bed Mistakes
…made in the raised bed’s beginning stages can set the stage for all kinds of issues with your crops. Some of the most common mistakes to avoid with a raised bed…
Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Signed into Law
…pesticide reviews, establishing a more predictable and sensible pesticide evaluation process. The law also provides for financial incentives for the development and submission of reduced-risk pesticides. PRIA 4 will also…
Details on the Administration’s Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2020
…prices and also the ongoing issues on the trade front and the impact of retaliatory tariffs,” Langley said. Details on the Administration’s Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2020 About the…
Tulare County HS Students Take Part in Farm Bureau Action
…issues with state legislators. During the CFBF 2019 Leaders Conference, students sat in with Farm Bureau members, staffers and state representatives during keynote addresses and conference sessions. They also got…
Tips for Growing Raspberries
…and easy to grow with a few issues. They’re also packed with vitamin A, B6, C, E, and K, as well as copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, and potassium. There are…
Branding and Joining Campaigns to Encourage CA Ag a Seat at the Table
…farmers and agriculture professionals a seat at the table when discussing state priorities and issues, Eggman said. She added that joining public health campaigns and projects that brand California’s fresh…
Farm Bureau Leaders Visit Capitol, Meet New Faces
…with more than 100 legislators regarding water, farm labor, environmental issues, fees as well as other regulations and policies. Before their tour, attendees tuned into issues at advisory committee…
CFBF Reiterates Connection Between Rural and Agriculture California with Gov. Newsom
…while talking about top ag issues. Newsom made a promise not to leave rural California out of the picture when tackling issues. However, Johansson said it’s more than that, reiterating…
Another Online Tool for Pest and Disease Management
There is now another online tool for producers trying to identify issues in the field. The United States Department of Food and Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)…
Farm Bureau Seeks Action for Olive Growers
…time to ensure that all of this contracted acreage could be processed in their facilities. Until it is known, the displaced growers face great financial uncertainty. Olive growers also have…