Food & Farm News
May 12, 2008
- Crop losses mount from April freeze
- Blueberry harvest starts
- Imperial Valley melons begin reaching market
- On-farm milk price to rise on June 1
May 9, 2008
- Conference committee agrees on Farm Bill
- Pistachio farmers expect good crop
- Farmers report added demand for beets
- Christmas tree farms consider organic production
May 8, 2008
- Almond forecast indicates record crop
- April freeze will cut canning-peach production
- AFBF urges 'thoughtful' response to rising food prices
- US flower growers innovate to compete with imports
May 7, 2008
- Grape growers work to minimize frost losses
- Firefighters emphasize wildfire prevention
- Insect experts work to identify Redding moths
- Organic milk production rises 55% in a year
May 6, 2008
- Moth quarantine set in Sonoma County
- Dry weather puts rangeland in poor condition
- Officials extend exemption on truck 'tie-down' rules
- Apple, kiwifruit farms see frost impact
Ag Alert
May 7, 2008
- Opportunity for annuals
- Frost damage losses mount across state
- Farm bill, water lead agenda for Washington trip
- UC Research Report: Options for controlling spider mites
- Commentary: Agriculture needs options with heavy-duty diesel regulations
April 23, 2008
- PlantRight stresses good choices for great gardens
- Proposed H-2A changes won't bring workers
- Salmon ruling could impact water deliveries
- Commentary: Protecting your private property rights
- Frost damage emerges across Northern California
April 16, 2008