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Caribbean Fruit Fly Quarantine Targets Montebello Region
California Ag Today
State and county agricultural officials intensify pest management efforts to contain invasive fruit fly infestations threatening key California produce.
California Agriculture Hits $61 Billion Milestone
California Ag Today
Our farmers, growers, and ranchers lead the nation, feeding millions with record-breaking production.
Medfly Menace: Quarantine Hits Santa Clara County
California Ag Today
Officials are responding to a Mediterranean fruit fly detection in San José with an aggressive quarantine and sterile fly release program.
Rodent Pressure Grows in California Almond Orchards
California Ag Today
A widespread roof rat infestation is causing serious damage across the San Joaquin Valley, prompting new pest management efforts and industry support.
California Ag Board to Tackle Farm Economy Challenges
California Ag Today
State leaders and industry voices will discuss lending, labor, water costs, and more at August 5 meeting.
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Orange County
California Ag Today
CDFA credits community cooperation for successful eradication, but warns that vigilance against invasive pests must continue.
Farm Costs & Packaging Laws
California Ag Today
California ag leaders will tackle the future of single-use packaging at the June 3rd State Board of Food and Agriculture meeting. From cost concerns to compostable innovations, it’s a discussion producers won’t want to miss.
California Disaster Assistance Programs with the SLO Farm Bureau
California Ag Today
If this year’s rain has impacted your land or commodity, you might qualify for some loan assistance programs. San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau’s Executive Director Brent Burchett…
Where Did the Citrus Yellow Vein Virus Come From?
California Ag Today
CDFA experts say it’s hard to say how the virus entered California. Joining us again, Victoria Hornbaker is director of the California Department of Food and Agriculture Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division.
CDFA to Continue Surveying After Heat Wave Passes
California Ag Today
Welcome back to our discussion on the Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus. Joining us again, Victoria Hornbaker is director of the California Department of Food and Agriculture Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division.
Government Aid for Insurance, Pandemic
California Ag Today
Here are a few ag policy related updates courtesy of the California Farm Bureau Federation.
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
California Ag Today
Continued collaboration to manage the vector for Pierce's Disease is critical for crops like grapes and citrus.
Pierce's Disease Control Program
California Ag Today
Coordinated efforts to control the glassy-winged sharpshooter have been successful so far.
Remembering Richard Rominger
California Ag Today
Our industry lost a long standing pillar of leadership and inspiration last month.
Alternative Manure Management Program
California Ag Today
The CDFA has extended the deadline for the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) to April 27th.
Grants Available for Soil Health
California Ag Today
The CDFA has the Healthy Soils Program, which provides grant money to farmers looking to make investments in soil health building practices.
Whole Orchard Recycling
California Ag Today
California Department of Food and Agriculture includes whole orchard recycling program in their healthy soils incentive program.
Democrat Talks Split with Rural America and USDA Crop Report
The Agribusiness Update
At least on Democrat isn't predicting Red Wave in November, and action low after USDA & WASDE crop reports.