http://www.AgAlert.com The most widely read agricultural publication in California. en-us California Farm Bureau Federation http://backend.userland.com/rss/ ColdFusion MX webmaster@cfbf.com Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:48:14 http://www.cfbf.com/agalert/images/logo.jpg http://www.agalert.com/ Winegrape boom is projected to continue in 2012 http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3817 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:01 PST Draft flood plan includes some farmland losses http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3818 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:01 PST State's farmers positioned to meet food challenges http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3819 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:01 PST Commentary: UC seeks advice as it wrestles with ongoing budget cuts http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3799 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:01 PST Rain brings relief after frost causes scattered damage http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3777 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:01 PST Dairy water rules on North Coast provide options http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3778 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:01 PST Regional water planning faces uncertain future http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3779 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:01 PST Commentary: Agriculture must engage in conversations about change http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3761 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:01 PST Even equipment dealers watch the skies http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3754 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:01 PST USDA office closures impact cotton research http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3751 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:01 PST Utilities receive OK to shut off power in disputes http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3752 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:01 PST Commentary: Consumers benefit from agriculture's stellar performance http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3739 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:01 PST Dry start to winter means early start for crop irrigation http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3720 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:01 PST Outlook for 2012 remains positive for most crops http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3718 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:01 PST Livestock groups welcome end of ethanol policies http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3719 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:01 PST Commentary: Farmers can convert a water crisis into an opportunity http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3717 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:01 PST Online extra: Disability-access areas that agricultural businesses should address http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3734 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:01 PST Photo finish: 30th annual contest rewards talent, creativity and good timing http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3689 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:01 PST After dry months, farmers hope for a rainy January http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3685 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:01 PST Demand remains strong for young trees and vines http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3686 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:01 PST Commentary: New tax interpretation aids on-farm use of solar power http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3708 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:01 PST Mandarin crops expand markets for citrus fruit http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3667 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:01 PST State water board fails to adopt new forestland rules http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3665 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:01 PST End of harvest leaves winegrape growers satisfied http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3666 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:01 PST Commentary: Proposal would limit on-farm opportunities for youths http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3676 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:01 PST River work to help habitat, reduce flooding http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3641 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:01 PST Delegates set Farm Bureau policy for 2012 http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3642 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:01 PST 'AG' trucks: Rules require 2011 mileage reporting by next Jan. 31 http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3640 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:01 PST Commentary: Rural residents should be hot about new state fire fees http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3647 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:01 PST CFBF president sets agenda for coming year http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3626 Wed, 7 Dec 2011 00:00:01 PST Court considers Colorado River water agreement http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3624 Wed, 7 Dec 2011 00:00:01 PST Nursery growers report optimistic prospects for '12 http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3625 Wed, 7 Dec 2011 00:00:01 PST CFBF president's message: It's time for us to reclaim California http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3627 Wed, 7 Dec 2011 00:00:01 PST Christmas tree growers pine for fair weekends http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3599 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:01 PST Farm bill process goes back to the drawing board http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3600 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:01 PST Commentary: New estate-tax battle may be brewing for coming year http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3596 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:01 PST Remapped flood zones mean new restrictions http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3580 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:01 PST New delta report adds to eventual master document http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3572 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:01 PST Feed prices, debt continue to weigh on state's dairies http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3573 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:01 PST Commentary: Central Valley solar rush threatens prime farmland http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3576 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:01 PST Pistachio demand, acreage continue to grow http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3556 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:01 PST 'Super committee' shapes the next federal farm bill http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3554 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:01 PST Japan proposes to ease limits on U.S. beef imports http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3555 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:01 PST CFBF President's Message: Advocating for state's farm bill priorities http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3558 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:01 PST Farmers hurry to harvest a larger cotton crop http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3529 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:01 PST Land conversion for solar plant leads to lawsuit http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3530 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:01 PST EPA proposal seeks information on livestock farms http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3531 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:01 PST Volunteers bring Farm Day to SF schoolkids http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3519 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:01 PST Bill in Senate would enhance pest prevention http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3520 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:01 PST Commentary: New law will increase access to healthy California foods http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3522 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:01 PST Delayed harvest leaves tomato yields uncertain http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3492 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:01 PST Farm groups seek resolution of GPS interference issue http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3490 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:01 PST Final passage of trade agreements pleases farmers http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3491 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:01 PST Commentary: Grassroots policymaking strengthens Farm Bureau http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3497 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:01 PST Farmers assess impact of rain on late crops http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3466 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:01 PST Governor acts on wide range of farm-related bills http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3467 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:01 PST High-speed rail authority to look at new alignment http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3468 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:01 PST Export strength helps market for beef cattle http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3450 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:01 PST Tree trimming PUC may grant utilities authority to shut off power http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3451 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:01 PST New gap appears in forest funding for rural schools http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3452 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:01 PST Commentary: As food needs grow, we in agriculture must collaborate http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3446 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:01 PST As raisin harvest peaks, growers see high demand http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3429 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:01 PST Fees to increase for many state water programs http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3427 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:01 PST Farm groups maintain pressure on immigration bill http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3428 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:01 PST Commentary: Two bills help farmers address renewable energy goals http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=3430 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:01 PST Budget cuts have 'profound effect' at ag universities http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=2530 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:01 PST Water storage workshop looks at state's options http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=2528 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:01 PST Peach association to major retailer: Buy U.S.-grown http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=2529 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:01 PST Commentary: State Senate agriculture chairman outlines his priorities http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=2543 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:01 PST Energy mandates touch off a rush for open farmland http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=2510 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:01 PST Immigration: Congressmen introduce bills on farm labor http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=2508 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:01 PST Fire fee bill stalls as Legislature finishes its year http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=2509 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:01 PST Commentary: Despite recession, budgets grow for federal regulators http://www.agalert.com/story/?id=2504 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:01 PST More California farmers invest in solar power http://www.cfbf.com/agalert/AgAlertStory.cfm?ID=1782&ck=4A2DDF148C5A9C42151A529E8CBDCC06 Kate Campbell Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:01 PST California farmers discuss farm bill priorities for 2012 http://www.cfbf.com/agalert/AgAlertStory.cfm?ID=1783&ck=B865367FC4C0845C0682BD466E6EBF4C Christine Souza Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:01 PST Proposed labor bill would preserve the secret ballot http://www.cfbf.com/agalert/AgAlertStory.cfm?ID=1784&ck=365D17770080C807A0E47AE9118D8641 Christine Souza Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:01 PST Commentary: New collegiate membership offers double benefits http://www.cfbf.com/agalert/AgAlertStory.cfm?ID=1785&ck=393C55AEA738548DF743A186D15F3BEF Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:01 PST Export competition adds to 'scary' hay market http://www.cfbf.com/agalert/AgAlertStory.cfm?ID=1778&ck=6709E8D64A5F47269ED5CEA9F625F7AB Steve Adler Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:01 PST Plains, Midwest weather problems affect California http://www.cfbf.com/agalert/AgAlertStory.cfm?ID=1779&ck=8C01A75941549A705CF7275E41B21F0D Ching Lee Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:01 PST Wary landowners hear DFG ask for voluntary efforts http://www.cfbf.com/agalert/AgAlertStory.cfm?ID=1780&ck=F63F65B503E22CB970527F23C9AD7DB1 Steve Adler Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:01 PST Commentary: American innovation drives agricultural biotechnology http://www.cfbf.com/agalert/AgAlertStory.cfm?ID=1781&ck=8B6A80C3CF2CBD5F967063618DC54F39 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:01 PST Marketers look for dried-fruit sales in Mexico http://www.cfbf.com/agalert/AgAlertStory.cfm?ID=1774&ck=F0BDA020D2470F2E74990A07A607EBD9 Steve Adler Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:01 PST Ranchers assess USDA proposal on traceability http://www.cfbf.com/agalert/AgAlertStory.cfm?ID=1775&ck=36D7534290610D9B7E9ABED244DD2F28 Ching Lee Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:01 PST Reports outline possible impacts from rail project http://www.cfbf.com/agalert/AgAlertStory.cfm?ID=1776&ck=7DD0240CD412EFDE8BC165E864D3644F Christine Souza Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:01 PST Commentary: Legislature to debate key bills in final month of session http://www.cfbf.com/agalert/AgAlertStory.cfm?ID=1777&ck=E9B73BCCD1762555582B513FF9D02492 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:01 PST Pear growers update report on sustainability http://www.cfbf.com/agalert/AgAlertStory.cfm?ID=1770&ck=E5A4D6BF330F23A8707BB0D6001DFBE8 Steve Adler Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:01 PST Federal debt deal will affect farmers in coming years http://www.cfbf.com/agalert/AgAlertStory.cfm?ID=1771&ck=21BE9A4BD4F81549A9D1D241981CEC3C Christine Souza Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:01 PST Federal agency explains request for ag information http://www.cfbf.com/agalert/AgAlertStory.cfm?ID=1772&ck=299570476C6F0309545110C592B6A63B Christine Souza Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:01 PST Commentary: Now is the time to keep a close eye on state legislation http://www.cfbf.com/agalert/AgAlertStory.cfm?ID=1773&ck=4ABE17A1C80CBDD2AA241B70840879DE Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:01 PST