Category Archives: Agriculture News

The Department of Pesticide Regulation issued a news release that outlines two preliminary scientific reports following a review of human health and ecotoxicology studies on paraquat use in California. DPR is required under law to evaluate paraquat use and complete a study of this pesticide by January of 2029. Paraquat is used in California to…… MORE

The California Department of Food and Agriculture issues this important message posted on the department’s website. California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit for nine reindeer scheduled to visit California on the evening of December 24 and in the early morning hours of December 25. The application was filed with CDFA…… MORE

Quinoa is a grain-like seed offers a flavorful and is nutrition-packed. But in order for this versatile seed to get from farm field to table, quinoa growers must be vigilant for signs of downy mildew, a disease that can decimate the crop if left unchecked.  To help growers, a team of researchers led by Agricultural…… MORE

The National Pork Producers Council is deeply disappointed in Congress’ decision not to produce a five-year farm bill and a federal solution to California’s Proposition 12. The organization says pork producers don’t have the luxury of waiting for Congress to pass a new five-year bill. “After years of losing money and forcing family farms out…… MORE

House Democrats voted to make Minnesota Representative Angie Craig the new Ranking Member on the Republican-controlled House Ag Committee. The Hill points out that Democrats chose a younger member of the House over long-time valley legislator Jim Costa, who was also vying for the seat. Costa, the second-ranking member of the Ag Committee, has been…… MORE