…Management Act. “Ultimately, the biggest win in this package is simply it’s passage. Clearing the decks of so many local issues will free up natural resources policymakers on Capitol Hill…
California Farm Bureau Appoints Jim Houston as Administrator
…as a CFBF field representative and, prior to rejoining CFBF, 27 years as chief executive officer of the California Grain and Feed Association, which also provided management services and legislative…
USDA To Host 2018 Farm Bill Implementation Listening Sessions
…USDA is seeking public input on the changes to existing programs implemented by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Risk Management Agency. Each agency will take…
Broomrape Weed Spreads Quickly
By the time you see broomrape weed in your fields, it may be too late. There has been a resurgence of broomrape reports over the last decade in California. Retired…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-08-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how Broomrape Weed spreads quickly, how a new campaign…
Farm Bureau Sues to Block Flows Plan for Lower San Joaquin River
…board plan fails to appropriately analyze its impact on surface water supplies and, in turn, how cutting surface water would affect attempts to improve groundwater under the Sustainable Groundwater Management…
Slight Broomrape Resurgence Over Last Decade
There has been an uptick in reports of the broomrape weed in California. Retired Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Gene Miyao reminded growers at the 2019 Northern San Joaquin Valley Processing Tomato meeting that Broomrape…
California Students Earn NCF Award Scholarship
…Andreini grew up on a beef and sheep ranch in northern California, where she developed a strong work ethic and time management skills. She attended Oklahoma State University, where she…
Almond Update: Bee Best Management Practices Updated
The Almond Board of California has updated a few things in their recommended best management practices (BMPs) for growers to protect bee health. ABC’s recently retired Bob Curtis said the…
Two CA Congressmen Reintroduce 2019 Flood Insurance For Farmers Act
…National Flood Insurance Program. It is also seeking to allow construction and repairs for agriculture structures built in high-flood-risk areas designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The bill has…
Helping Producers Aid Monarch Butterfly
…Invertebrate Conservation. Nationwide, the species has seen population declines since the 1980s, in part because of the decrease in native plants like milkweed – the sole source of food for…
Geaux Time: Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show Kicks Off in New Orleans
…and attend a wide range of engaging events. This includes live cattle handling demonstrations and the popular Cattlemen’s College, a series of educational sessions that cover topics like herd management,…
Combat Common Weed Threats to Tree Nuts to Maximize Yields
With herbicide resistance on the rise, California tree nut growers must stay vigilant and nimble to keep weeds at bay. A comprehensive weed management program can help ensure that pressures…
Virulent Newcastle Disease Spreads to Utah Despite Management Efforts
Virulent Newcastle disease spreads primarily by moving birds that appear healthy but have already been infected, which appears to be the case with the recent discovery in Utah. After multiple…