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April 24, 2019

Illegal dumping plagues rural California

Farmers cope with rising prices for diesel fuel

President's Message: How you can help develop new Farm Bureau policies

Blueberry harvest starts slowly; volumes recover

Through the decades with CFBF—1950s

Agencies work to finalize new Clean Water Rule

Hearing will consider commission

Agency extends ‘tie-down’ rules for agricultural trucks

Grape growers monitor for both pests and diseases

Proposals sought for boosting exports

UC: Older vineyards can be modified for mechanization

Farm leader Starrh dies at 89

Farm groups seek disaster legislation

Updated 65% allocation disappoints CVP customers

Cattle grazing does not damage the environment

CWC seeks members

UCCE adds advisors

Grazing school to be held

Cover crop use expands

Data could aid warnings

AFBF selects Holtermann for new PAL class

Nationwide News: How farmers or ranchers qualify for Social Security

Former UCD dean Hess dies at 87

April 17, 2019

Farm leaders advocate on Capitol Hill

Onion season starts slowly in state’s far north

Commentary: To advance agriculture, be creative, collaborative

Water users try to adopt ‘orphaned’ PG&E project

From the Fields

Bill would create new agricultural-crime category

Researchers say to not apply all N in one application

New officers are selected for leafy greens agreement

Agricultural census provides snapshot of California farms

State retirement-savings program starts this summer

Strawberry acreage will be smaller, USDA predicts

Faraway rains may presage Central Valley heat waves

Agency drafts new water-banking rules

Variety of approaches needed to control many pests

Tomato growers may be able to lower late-season irrigation

Grape Crush Report reveals another record tonnage

Report assesses Lamb Board program

April 10, 2019

Vegetable growers overcome challenges

State wetlands policy returns to original intent

Industrial hemp prompts interest around the state

Commentary: When food lists collide: Should we eat kale or not?

Substantial snow and rain lead to good water supplies

Irrigators to challenge new water plan for Klamath Basin

Senate stalls disaster relief; Farm Bureau urges action

Website offers tools to aid with H-2A visa applications

Rangeland group plans gala

Dairy farmers file petition to end quota system

Equipment survey deadline extended

Avocados may find a place in North State orchards

Rural appraisers to meet in Sacramento

Stinkbug creeping slowly across valley counties

Growers team with other groups to protect habitat

Pork producers to elect delegates

Genome work may help walnuts resist pests, diseases

Citrus production to rise, USDA says

Building soil profile helps with irrigation maintenance

Winery giants announce deal

Cattle producers approve formation of new council

Beneficial birds provide pest control in farm fields

Navel orangeworm research gets $1 million boost

Fertilizer timing has impact on producing heirlooms

Ask Your PCA: What is the best way to control citrus thrips?

AFBF seeks comments on Clean Water Rule

April 3, 2019

Rain delays crops and spring planting

Farmers welcome federal agencies’ suits on flows plan

Commentary: Agricultural jobs boost economies of state, nation

California farmers feel impact of Midwest flooding

From the Fields

FDA adds crops to its ‘rarely consumed raw’ list

Direct marketing provides ready outlet for crops

UC specialists discuss nitrogen strategies for almonds

Analysts discuss second-quarter agricultural outlook

Midwestern flood relief

HLB meetings to be held

Forest grants distributed

New use for avocado seeds

TRRP sets meeting date

Cal-EPA adds agricultural deputy

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CIMIS report (PDF)

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