…Felix Musco said in a press release. “Additionally, while preference will be given to those growers who commit to planting mechanically harvestable acreage, we will also offer a one-year contract…
Lawmakers Demand Inclusion of Ag in EU Trade Deal
Trade negotiations between the United States and the European Union remain ongoing as representatives continue to work through the details. One of the major points of contention between the two…
Deadline Approaches for NRCS Conservation Easement Applications
…which allows landowners to register pasture and rangeland under an approved management plan. The grazing rights option is available for coastal pastures and wetlands on the north coast, vernal pools,…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-20-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on an upcoming NRCS easement application deadline, a…
Biologicals Not Just for Organic Production
…“if we are looking at products that control pest and diseases than it’s a part of their integrated pest management model.” Dara added however that others are stand-alone plant enhancements,…
Branding and Joining Campaigns to Encourage CA Ag a Seat at the Table
State Assemblywoman Susan Eggman shares her excitement for projects California’s new administration can work toward in the coming years. Whether it’s traditional or non-traditional, there are multiple ways to get…
Consider Growing Leeks in Your Garden
…a single leek from one seed, so you’ll need to plan to plant multiple for a sizeable harvest. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
Historical Joint Citrus Conference Sees Record Attendance in Riverside
The joint citrus conference that took place at the Riverside Convention Center in Riverside from March 10 through 15 saw record attendance from industry members from across the globe. The…
Closing the Trade Loophole That Has Devastated California Olive Growers
Industry groups are working for a legislative solution to close the trade loophole that has resulted in devastating consequences for olive growers in California. Current trade regulations have allowed a…
Farm Bureau Leaders Visit Capitol, Meet New Faces
Representatives from the California Farm Bureau Federation can be found at the State Capitol several times per year, but their most recent trip to the Capitol allowed CFBF members to…
USDA Continues to Prevent African Swine Fever from Entering the U.S.
…be taken to help protect U.S. pigs, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has updated its web content with additional information and links to partners’ resources. This information…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-19-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Tulare County olive contracts that were canceled due to…
CFBF Reiterates Connection Between Rural and Agriculture California with Gov. Newsom
During a recent visit between California Farm Bureau (CFBF) President Jamie Johansson and newly elected Governor Gavin Newsom, the two worked toward developing a relationship with the new administration all…
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)…