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Date: December 20, 2006
- Food safety proposal goes to fresh vegetable handlers
- The year that was 2006
- A traditional twist on holiday cheer
- Ask Your PCA:
How early do you apply fungicides on tree crops? - Commentary: Food safety
Date: December 13, 2006
- Governor pushes for more water storage
- New Farm Bureau policies address problems, issues
- Vine mealybug concerns grow as pest spreads
- Yuletide delight: Southern California is the pinnacle of poinsettia production
- Commentary: Annual Meeting delegates provide renewed direction and purpose
Date: December 6, 2006
- Mosebar stresses agriculture's public policy role
- Health and safety issues top list of rural concerns
- Consumers develop a passion for all things pomegranate
- Bill DuBois: 90 years and still working for agriculture
- Commentary: To stop rural crime, you must report it
Date: November 29, 2006
- Arrests follow tip in case of almond thefts
- Ethanol production fuels high corn prices
- Yolo's little lambs: Offspring of injured ewes prompt an outpouring of support
- Commentary: Wanted--An environment of pest-free imports
Date: November 15, 2006
- State election results offer bright spots and new challenges
- Next Congress will have a new look
- Sprouting knowledge: Agriculture provides fertile ground for teachers and students
- Turkey producers have a lot to gobble about this year
- Ask Your PCA:
What is your weed control plan for alfalfa this winter? - Commentary: Challenges await all of us as we build new relationships
Date: November 8, 2006
- Food safety is top priority for farm groups
- Panetta speaks on role of ag in future
- For the birds: Modern scarecrows go high-tech
- Root replacement: Farmers seek alternative to once-lucrative horseradish
- Commentary: Harvesting 'nega-watts'; Reaping the benefits of energy demand response
Date: November 1, 2006
- EPA sets limits on pesticide use to protect frog
- Farm Bureau calls for increased food safety standards
- Fresh market tomato harvest impacted by poor weather
- Attack of the killer plants
- Commentary: An American-made solution to our energy crisis
Date: October 25, 2006
- Wet spring, hot summer delay nut crops
- Growers ponder cropping plans for next year
- Looking after the lambs: Community unites to save offspring of injured ewes
- California pumpkin crop is looking good: Treats, not tricks
- Commentary: Speak up about the disposition of PG&E watershed lands
Date: October 18, 2006
- Alfalfa growers aren't 'making hay' this year
- Growers look to skies as harvests slow
- Telling and retelling their story: Pear growers put a face on labor issue
- Commentary: Food safety--United in action
- Ask Your PCA:
With the wet spring and the hot July, what are growers dealing with right now?
Date: October 11, 2006
- Farmers focus on steps to rebuild consumer trust
- Bin Bandits
- Milkman delivers memories of the page
- Commentary: Congressional elections could hold fate of several national issues
Date: October 4, 2006
- Farm Bureau leader tours Central Coast, listens to growers
- CFBF, Colusa farmer prevail in environmental case
- Juicy tradition: Apples provide income and inspiration for the Barsotti family
- Commentary: Food safety--California agriculture's top concern
Date: September 27, 2006
- A 'horrible puzzle': Farmers fight to find source of E. coli outbreak
- San Joaquin River settlement causes new water worries
- Jewish vintners celebrate their roots
- Commentary: In the eye of the media storm
Date: September 20, 2006
- Flying in: Farm Bureau pushes for immigration reform
- New survey shows support for CFBF, top statewide farm issues
- Retro tomatoes: Older varieties are back in favor in the specialty produce world
- Trying it dry: Farming without water makes sense for farmer and crop
- Ask Your PCA:
Now that defoliation of cotton plants is under way, could you reflect back on this growing season? - Commentary: Why Farm Bureau opposes Proposition 90
- Commentary: Proposition 88 increases tax burden for California's farmers
Date: September 13, 2006
- Rotting pear crop illustrates farmers' plight
- Remarkable raspberries: They're No. 2 in Santa Cruz and moving up
- USDA issues security guidelines for farms and ranches
- Classic cause: Spectacular Gold Country car show will benefit young farmers
- New rules require farmers to retire old engines
- Commentary: Farm Team launches 'No Tractor Tax' campaign
Date: September 6, 2006
- Good livestock evacuation plans are no accident
- Almond theft: Tough cases for growers to crack
- Small school, big reputation
- From the Fields--Special Focus: Labor
- Commentary: California agriculture--The breadbasket of the world
Date: August 23, 2006
- Mozzarella gone wild! California farm tames exotic animal with gourmet results
- One year later: Did we learn from Katrina?
- Olive growers dealt a losing hand
- Clowning around: It's a serious business at rodeo school
- Ask Your PCA:
How have you dealt with the challenges of an extended wet spring and record high temperatures in July? - Update: Agreement will boost minimum wage
- Commentary: Heat wave draws attention to alternate energy source
Date: August 16, 2006
- Hive talkin': The heat's not so sweet for the bees
- Deadly blast prompts new safety practices
- Revised CAFO rule gives producers more to consider
- Their place in the sun
- Commentary: The death tax--It's not a 'lost' cause, so keep the pressure on
- From the Fields--Special Focus: Labor
Date: August 9, 2006
- For grape growers, light crop may be a blessing
- Governor requests federal disaster designation
- Labor shortage worsens as peak harvest nears
- Being part of the process: the 2007 farm bill
- Melon mania: Hot weather doing wonders for watermelon sales
- Commentary: Immigration reform--Game's on, play hard
Date: August 2, 2006
- Heat wave takes toll on livestock, crops
- Farmers take extra precautions during heat wave
- It's a big job creating a fair to remember
- Helping with honey
Date: July 19, 2006
- State's ranchers weigh pros, cons of animal ID plan
- Program helps marketers enter international trade
- Ask Your PCA:
What insect and disease pressures are you seeing this summer in cotton and tomatoes? - Commentary: Perspectives on alternative energy policy and resources
Date: July 12, 2006
- Birds are back, thanks to farmers' recovery efforts
- Labor shortage teeters on the critical edge
- Finally, Chinese market opens to California plums
- Commentary: Fighting rural crime
Date: July 5, 2006
- Fire alarm: Weather ignites farmers' concerns
- Court's ruling a win for property rights advocates
- Imagine this... Animation brings kids' winning essays to life
- Here's the scoop! Goat's milk ice cream capitalizes on hot trend
- Commentary: A Farm Bill for the 21st century
Date: June 28, 2006
- Handing Down the Family Farm: A living legacy
- Japan promises to end beef ban after inspections
- Immigration reform hits a snag, but optimism remains
- She's a natural
- Commentary: Reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools Act
Date: June 21, 2006
- Handing Down the Family Farm: Branching Out
- State adopts rules to prevent heat-related illnesses
- Chemical crooks intensify efforts to target farmers
- Ask Your PCA:
What can growers do this year to deal with the increasing problem of thrips invading their vegetable fields? - Commentary: Plan now to ensure the family farm surives for generations
Date: June 14, 2006
- Handing Down the Family Farm: Redefining tradition
- Senate fails to find votes to end the death tax
- Immigration Update: Ag secretary stresses reform during state visit
- The Bings are back: Cherry orchards yield later, lighter harvest
- Commentary: Forestry may hold key to spotted owl's existence
Date: June 7, 2006
- Handing Down the Family Farm: Legacy Lost
- Immigration Update: Toughest hurdle ahead as dueling bills face off
- U.S. Senate may skirt full repeal of death tax this week
- Stan's back and this time he's staying
- Commentary: Lending a hand--when it's time to hand down the family farm
Date: May 24, 2006
- Senate limits debate on immigration reform; vote to come soon
- State's dairy sector keeps record pace
- Royal roots: Family keeps historic lilac farm flourishing
- Commentary: Immigration reform--Show's on... Let's get this thing done
Date: May 17, 2006
- Almond harvest expected to top 1 billion pounds
- Senate to resume immigration debate Monday evening (online update 5/19/2006)
- Delegation carries urgent messages to D.C.
- Ask Your PCA:
What challenges has the late, wet spring presented to California's vegetable growers? - Editorial: We build momentum through your involvement. Your vote counts.
Date: May 10, 2006
- Grown in the great indoors: Desert greenhouses nurture colorful crop
- High diesel costs sting state farmers
- Right-to-farm issue causes buzz in SJV
- Prepare for takeoff--costs for aerial applications soar
- Commentary: Farming and the environment--a delicate balance
Date: May 3, 2006
- Rainy spring puts damper on nursery sales
- Border inspections, security programs get close scrutiny
- Tribute to Farm Moms
- Best Brie: Historic California cheese maker takes world honors
- Editorial: We've got your back--as you get back to work
Date: April 26, 2006
- Huge power rate hike hits Klamath farms
- Unique wine gives back to farmworkers
- Big changes in store for tiny timber town
- Senate goes back to work on immigration reform
- Ask Your PCA:
How have the late rains affected disease pressure in nuts? - Commentary: It's time to end the Death Tax permanently
Date: April 19, 2006
- April showers bringing green pastures, full stock ponds
- Soggy weather halts rice planting
- Hampered harvest: Weather cuts asparagus production in half
- Commentary: Decades-long debate really involves a tiny amount of water
Date: April 12, 2006
- Immigration reform stymied, but not defeated
- Rain-drenched farmers face more problems
- It's the water: Irrigation management has direct impact on walnuts
- Assembly bill assures fairness in determining auto insurance rates
- Commentary: Contract operators are eligible for partial diesel tax exemption
Date: April 5, 2006
- Caught in crossfire? Farmers fear for immigration reform
- Weather worries: Cold and rain prompt a deluge of concerns
- Remembering Buck Owens
- Editorial: A call for safe borders and a stable work force
Date: March 22, 2006
- Pombo named vice chairman of ag committee
- Farmers push for guest worker bill during D.C. visit
- Counting sheep: Ranchers fret over lamb market
- Commentary: Safety first for California poultry producers
Date: March 15, 2006
- Pressure builds for workable immigration laws
- New FB team makes inaugural trip to D.C.
- The machine that revolutionized a harvest
- Incorporating rice straw boosts nitrogen levels
- Ask Your PCA:
What do orchardists need to do to be proactive this spring because of the temperatures dropping to below freezing? - Editorial: Take action on immigration reform
Date: March 8, 2006
- Growers voice their Farm Bill concerns
- Studies stress U.S. immigration needs overhaul
- Olive acreage increases along with olive oil's popularity
- The artichoke king: Castroville man devotes 60 years--and counting--to the tasty thistle
- Commentary: Why we're going to Washington
Date: March 1, 2006
- Selling the farm: Trend continues as farmland decreases
- Weather taunts almond crop, but damage unknown
- Berry impressive: Strawberry growers predict another record year
- Baa-baa Blackbelly sheep has no wool
- Commentary: It's time to make time for farm safety
Date: February 22, 2006
- Cold snap sends shivers through valley
- Governor touts plan to provide water for future
- Rural rip-off: Metal thefts a costly concern
- Commentary: Speak out--Farmers speak their minds at World Ag Expo
Date: February 15, 2006
- Mosquito warrior continues battle of the bugs
- Grape crop was a corker, report shows
- Creating fine wines: a successful frontier for Fess Parker
- Ask Your PCA:
With above-average rainfall in January, what are some concerns growers are facing? - Commentary: Forestry in the name of global climate change
Date: February 8, 2006
- Almond blossoms vulnerable as temperatures rise
- Cupid's arrow aims at new Valentine's Day treat
- Lodi growers honored for sustainable viticulture practices
- Commentary: It's time to put the brakes on auto insurance plan
Date: February 1, 2006
- Outside jobs help farmers pay the bills
- Experts predict bright future for wines and vines
- With a snip here and a clip there
- Ask Your PCA:
How should growers deal with insect flare-ups in winter alfalfa? - Commentary: We can take pride in our future leaders
Date: January 25, 2006
- Frustration follows Japan's ban on U.S. beef
- China: Wine customer or competitor?
- Imagine a football field covered with guacamole
- Commentary: Patience is key to opening of foreign markets to U.S. Beef
Date: January 18, 2006
- Harris beef is first into reopened Japanese market
- Farmers sweat winter's lack of chill hours
- Farmers, urbanites find common ground
- Rising above adversity
- Ask Your PCA:
With the recent rains, what should strawberry growers do? - Editorial: Making inroads--California's impact felt at AFBF Annual Meeting
Date: January 11, 2006
- Officials evaluate flood damage, seek aid
- Farmers welcome governor's plan, question financing
- Gourd art--creativity that starts from a seed
- Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
- Commentary: Policy victories mark 2005 for agriculture