Who’s Feeding America?
Do you wonder where your food comes from? Are you curious about the processes your food goes through? Have no fear, you aren’t the only one. Consumers want to know more about the food they purchase to feed their families. But where do you get that information when less than 2% of Americans live on [...]
Uncertanity Affects Rice Farmers’ Plans for 2013
California Farm Bureau Federation Greater competition from Australia and Egypt in the global market has dampened export prospects for California rice, and farmers say they worry they will have a harder time covering their production costs as they face lower returns and uncertainty in future farm programs. “This year is kind of scary with all [...]
Farmers Analyze Proposed Rules on Food Safety
California Farm Bureau Federation Representatives of farm and produce-business organizations promise a thorough review of proposed federal food-safety regulations unveiled last week by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In California, analysts said they’ll focus on any differences between the proposed FDA rules and practices already being followed by California farmers and produce packers. “California [...]
European Grapevine Moth Quarantine Lifted in Four Counties
Santa Clara, Nevada, Santa Cruz and portions of Sonoma counties are removed from quarantine State and federal agricultural officials are lifting the European grapevine moth (EGVM) quarantine in Santa Clara, Nevada, and Santa Cruz counties, and a portion of Sonoma County. This action is the result of progress with regulatory and control efforts, and the [...]
Decision on Spotted Owl Habitat Relieves Landowners
By Peter BradfordCalifornia Farm Bureau Federation For years, private timberland owners and the many people whose jobs depend on timber harvests have suffered as regulations intended to benefit the environment have added layers of restrictions onto harvests and reduced the amount of timber available to be produced in California. Those of us who live in [...]
Recall of Raw Milk Product at Organic Pastures of Fresno County
Raw milk, raw skim milk (non-fat) and raw cream produced by Organic Pastures Dairy of Fresno County and with a code date of SEP 13 are the subjects of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones. The quarantine order followed the confirmed detection of campylobacter bacteria in raw [...]
West Arbuckle Farm Robbed
Sheriff’s deputies are searching for suspects who stole items from Mapco Farms on Cortina School road in Arbuckle. It is believed that sometime Friday night, or early Saturday morning, two suspects entered the property through an adjacent property. The suspects then cut a whole in the fence and entered the shop through the restroom window [...]
Colusa County Fair Results
Colusa Count Fair – 2012 Livestock Results Colusa County Fair – 2012 Livestock Champion Buyers List | Colusa County Fair 2012 Livestock Buyers List Colusa County Fair 2012 General Results
USDA Seeks Applications for Economic Development Funding to Create Jobs in Rural Areas
Submitted to the WPR Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is seeking applications for loans and grants to help rural businesses create jobs and spur economic development. The funding is being provided under the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) program. “Boosting access to capital sparks job creation and revitalizes the rural [...]
State Board to Discuss Innovations, Appraches and Stewardship Related to the Nitrogen Cycle at March 7 Meeting – CDFA
Submitted to the WPR The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss a variety of topics related to the nitrogen cycle and the proactive work by California farmers and ranchers on the issue at its upcoming meeting on March 6th in Sacramento. The meeting will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. [...]
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