Newly posted state air monitoring data reveal that the average annual level of the fumigant pesticide 1,3-dichloropropene (1,3-D) near the Fresno County town of Parlier reached 0.35 parts per billion (ppb) in 2025 — 31% above the 0.27 ppb “action level” set by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) as the trigger for further […]
As Americans prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, and mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, many families will gather in a familiar way: around the grill with burgers, sides, lemonade and dessert. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2026 Summer Cookout Cost Survey, a classic Independence Day cookout for 10 people will cost $73.82, […]
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has awarded California Farm Bureau (CAFB) $1.1 million to administer payment to ranchers who have lost livestock due to wolf attacks. California Farm Bureau’s non-profit arm, California Bountiful Foundation, will administer the program to ensure that ranchers whose livestock are killed are not left stranded and can […]
America’s demand for meat continues to grow, even as the cost of beef, pork and chicken rises. Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to grilling season, and in the latest Market Intel, American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed what prices shoppers may find at the grocery store. Industry analysis shows meat sales hit $112 […]
Today, the Bureau of Reclamation announced an updated allocation of 25 percent for Westlands Water District (District) and other south-of-Delta Central Valley Project irrigation water service contractors, an increase from the previous 20 percent. In response, Allison Febbo, General Manager of Westlands Water District, issued the following statement: “This allocation update is disappointing. While we […]
It all started with Karina Sparks’s father. More than 20 years ago, he began working with the Winters Joint Unified School District to provide students with the oranges he’d long been growing on their Yolo County family farm. “It was like a pioneer thing, because nobody was doing it,” Sparks said. She took up the […]
The California Antique Farm Equipment Show™ is returning to the International Agri-Center, with a weekend full of history and family-friendly entertainment. For more than 30 years, the event has celebrated antique farm equipment with fun for attendees of all ages. “We always look forward to welcoming the community to the California Antique Farm Equipment Show,” […]
Jim Morehead will be honored as the Tulare Noon Kiwanis’ 65th Annual Farmer of the Year, at a banquet set for April 1, 2026 at 12pm noon at the Heritage Complex in Tulare. Sponsors are invited, and event tickets are available from event chair, Celeste Moore, at 559-280-1481 or any Noon Kiwanis host committee member. […]
We’re getting ground prepped for tomato planting. That will be for the next 10 days. We’re in the back of blooming on the almonds. They’re pushing quickly, and with the warm days, everything will take off on our pistachios. We’re getting prepared for pruning and such. Our garlic looks good. This year we’re beginning with […]
Westlands Water District (District) released its 2025 Crop Report, underscoring the essential role the District’s nearly 700 family-owned farms play in feeding the nation, strengthening America’s food security, and driving economic activity throughout the San Joaquin Valley. The report details another year of high agricultural production, where farmers produced more than 50 high-quality crops using […]