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Rural farm operations targeted by drone-patrolling thieves
Thieves are now reportedly using drones to scout farms and ranches, looking for their next big score. "We were having a series of crimes occur, inc... READ MORE »
Water shortages throughout California seen as drought spreads
The 2020-21 California drought has led to significant water cutbacks, compelling farmers to fallow ground and public officials to respond with legisla... READ MORE »
More sustainable insurance coverage for farmers sought in California
With California farmers and ranchers finding increasing difficulty in purchasing wildfire insurance for their businesses and properties, the Californi... READ MORE »
Dry California conditions prompt warning about potential water shortages
As dry conditions persist throughout California, the State Water Resources Control Board mailed March 22 early warning notices to approximately 40,000... READ MORE »
Farm Workforce Modernization Act passes House of Representatives
The U.S. House of Representatives passed March 18 the Farm Workforce Modernization Act with a strong bipartisan vote of 247-174. The Farm Workforce... READ MORE »
California’s shift to safer pest management spurred by cross-sector work group
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation and California Department of Food and Agriculture launch a broad new work group to accelerate the sy... READ MORE »
US representatives reintroduce Farm Workforce Modernization Act
U.S. Representatives Zoe Lofgren, D-CA, and Dan Newhouse, R-WA, reintroduced March 3 the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, H.R. 1537, which creates a ... READ MORE »
Water supply concerns growers as California drought deepens
We need a Miracle March," Kern County almond grower Don Davis says, expressing the concern of many farmers as California drops deeper into drought. ... READ MORE »
California ag organizations benefit from fertilizer research program grant funds
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) announced Jan. 26 $2.18 million in grant fun... READ MORE »
Conservation seen on California’s farms, ranches amid challenging year
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) continued its conservation work across California despite a tough 2020 marked with a pandem... READ MORE »
