Water groups around the state are trying to wrap their heads around what the new groundwater legislation process might look like. Groundwater Legislation Will be Costly Kaweah Delta Water Conservation…
Drought Has Strengthened Bond to Ag
…desk. Some growers in the state are paying a high cost for water now, and although that water may not be there in the future, they also can’t afford prices…
Ag Leaders On Hand as Governor Brown Signs Landmark Groundwater Legislation
…signing message can be found here. “California will no longer be the only Western state that does not manage its groundwater,” said Senator Pavley. “The cost of doing nothing is…
Secretary Vilsack Highlights Innovative Conservation Efforts
…the new technologies and approaches. At least 50 percent of the total cost of CIG projects must come from non-federal matching funds, including cash and in-kind contributions provided by the…
EPA Registers New Nematicide Alternative to Restricted-Use Soil Fumigants, Including Methyl Bromide
…exposure. Soil fumigants can be labor intensive, requiring tarping and posting of fields. With its evaluation, EPA confirms that when used in accordance with the newly approved label, fluensulfone meets…
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
…Water quality and use Invasive pests / pest protection / pesticide issues Labor / immigration Supply chain Food safety Organics Sustainable agriculture Best management practices Air quality / energy Trade…
California Labor Agency and California Community Colleges to Administer $1 Million Drought-related Training Program in the San Joaquin Valley
From: California Community Colleges Employment Training Panel Labor & Workforce Development Agency The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), the Employment Training Panel (ETP), and the California Community Colleges…
Table Olive Growers Report a ‘Real Bad’ Crop
…and said he is debating whether it will be cost effective to harvest, even though his fruit will make good size. “What we do pick is going to bring good…
Draft Program Environmental Impact Report
…To arrange to view the Draft PEIR at CDFA offices, please call (916) 403-6881 or email laura.petro@cdfa.ca.gov. Printed copies are also available at cost plus postage, upon request by phoning…
Vilsack Calls CA Wildfire Season ‘Intense’
Vilsack The cost of fighting wildfires is on the rise and it comes as California has what U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack calls an “intense” wildfire season. Sabrina Hill has…
Measure to Protect Female Farm Laborers
A measure that seeks to protect female farm laborers from sexual assault and harassment has passed the Senate Floor. Sabrina Hill has more. Measure to Protect Female Farm Laborers A…
Drought Relief Food Giveaway
…fallow. The resulting increased cost of business, unemployment and under-employment, along with increased cost of living in every household, has rippled throughout California rocking cities and rural communities alike. “It…
New Report on Cost of Raising a Child
USDA’s latest “Cost of Raising a Child” report is out and the top expenses are housing, food, child care and education. Susan Carter has the details. Costs of Raising a…
Researchers Working on ‘Ladderless’ Orchards
…looking at an interesting answer to the problem of labor-intensive fruit harvests: shorter peach and nectarine trees. According to an article on the UC website by Diane Nelson, researchers are…