…and turf. As new tool for California vegetable growers, NIMITZ has the potential to bring safety and simplicity to the nematode control arena which is constantly under increasing regulatory pressure….
Almond Board Nitrogen Budgeting Video
…budgeting nitrogen applications helps growers reduce input costs, meet regulatory requirements and maintain environmental stewardship. To help almond growers budget for nitrogen applications, the Almond Board of California has put…
California Farmers and Immigration Reform
Wenger California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger discusses what needs to happen now for immigration reform and why it’s vital to much of California’s agriculture. Immigration and California Farmers…
DPR Secretary will speak to regulatory climate at the CCM Showcase
California is often referred to as a “sue happy State” for good reason. At the 2015 Citrus Showcase growers will hear from Brian Leahy, Director of the Department of Pesticide…
Past Practices Responsibility of Present Farmers
…fueling the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program and what concerns government agencies. Unfortunately those levels are due to old farming habits. San Joaquin County Resource Conservation Coalition Program Manager Mike Wackman…
State Water Project Deliveries Increased Slightly
…the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta without violating statutory and regulatory obligations to protect wildlife and water quality. The last 100 percent SWP allocation — difficult to achieve even in wet years…
Fresno County Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Water Supply for County’s Federal Water Contractors
…safe, wholesome, affordable food supply for consumers throughout the United States and abroad. “Regulatory restrictions have negatively impacted water availability. Though Mother Nature has been dry, rain and snow have…
CFBF Leader on Water Shortage, CVP Zero Allocation
…projects authorized by the Proposition 1 water bond and on congressional reform of environmental laws. “The CVP announcement is both saddening and maddening,” Wenger said. “It’s saddening because the continued…
USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs
…county office. To find your local office visit http://offices.usda.gov. The Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past six years, while achieving meaningful reform and…
DuPont Pioneer Enhances Grower Service and Support
…decade, pending regulatory approvals in key import markets. Event DP 4114 will help enable Pioneer to develop higher yielding corn hybrids and expand its triple-stack offerings to about half of…
Farmers, Ranchers Call on Capitol Hill to Address Agriculture’s Needs
…hone their grassroots advocacy efforts. Farm Bureau members are meeting with their elected representatives to discuss a wide range of issues including immigration, tax reform, international trade, the Endangered Species…
Almond Board of California Leadership Program Begins Seventh Year
…the fall, and seminars on marketing, nutrition, technical and regulatory affairs and production and environmental issues throughout the year. Participants are required to job-shadow a volunteer mentor from within the…
Mailers Asking for Irrigation Information
Mailers from area coalitions went out across the state recently to gather information in regard to the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program. Mailers Asking for Irrigation Information State water coalitions say…
3rd Rustici Rangeland Science Symposium
This year’s symposium will focus on two topics at the intersection of science, policy and management on California’s working rangelands: Rangeland Water Quality: An Educational, Research, and Regulatory Update. Sustainable…