We are RAISING THE BAR! You are invited to visit our local craft distilleries at our annual Distillery Trail Weekend August 12-14, 2022. Nestled amongst vineyards and hidden away in reinvented industrial zones, you will discover and taste unique products at each location,...

The Paso Robles Pioneer Day Committee is kicking off the 92nd annual Pioneer Day parade festivities with the Pre-Pioneer Day Kick-off Party and Dance on Sept. 24, from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Estrella Warbirds Museum at 4251 Dry Creek Rd., Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY - The deadline for candidates filing for the Nov. 8 General Election is 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12. Seats are open in all the county's schools, community service, and special districts, as well as all cities. Candidates for city offices must file with their respective City Clerk.

The San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder's Office announced Thursday that the San Luis Obispo County District 4 Board of Supervisors recount is complete. The recount began on Tuesday, July 19, and took 18 days to complete, according to the clerk-recorders office.

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation recently celebrated "30 Years of Protecting People and the Environment."...

Warning that the supply will shrink by 10% due to climate change, Newsom sets targets for recycled water and increased storage. But deadlines are distant, details are scant and there is no conservation mandate. Read more Drought stories. California Gov.

On most days, California lawmakers deliberate, debate and decide bills out in public for every Californian to see. Today is not one of those days. In simultaneous marathon hearings, the appropriations committees in the Assembly and Senate rattled through hundreds of bills in a ...

As lawmakers prepare to write the next farm bill, the American Farm Bureau Federation is sharing stories of its importance to agriculture. Micheal Clements shares more on how the safety net included in the farm bill keeps farmers farming.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it will invest $15 million this year for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic program. Through CIG, grantees work to address our nation's water ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing in two outreach and education efforts for farmers and ranchers, including those who are new to farming or who have been historically underserved by USDA programs.

Si Necesita una Explicación en Español, Por Favor Llámenos a la Oficina Agricultural producers and handlers who are certified organic, along with producers and handlers who are transitioning to organic production, can now apply for the U.S.

July inflation numbers came out this week from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Micheal Clements shares what they mean for farmers and ranchers. Clements: Year-over-year consumer inflation in July was 8.5 percent, down from 9.1 percent in June. The month-over-month inflation was zero percent, though that was largely the result of a 4.6 percent drop in energy prices.

Carolina Worrell, Senior Editor As container volumes entering the U.S. continue to increase, the proposed Mojave Inland Port-the only inland port fully permitted in California-will help alleviate "port congestion pandemic," according to Pioneer Partners, a private holding company that is spearheading the project.

After increasing by 1.3% in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Wednesday that overall inflation did not rise in July as gas prices dropped during the month. While there was no rise in the Consumer Price Index in July, employees across the U.S. averaged a .5% increase in hourly wages.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to speed up the state's transition to non-carbon electricity sources and accelerate its timeline for lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Those are among the proposals the Democratic governor has delivered to lawmakers as they work to hash out how to spend $19.3 billion set aside for climate in the state budget.

Lea este artículo en español. Ramping up goals for tackling climate change, Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked the Legislature to accelerate greenhouse gas cuts, set new interim targets for reaching 100% clean electricity and codify safety zones around new oil and gas wells.

By Citrus Insider The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed positive identifications of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus (CYVCV) in the city of Tulare detected during California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) routine multi-pest survey. This is the first detection of CYVCV in the United States.

In this installment of the 'Agronometrics In Shorts' series, Sarah Ilyas studies the latest incidence of the drop in Hass avocado pricing in the US Market. Each week the series looks at a different horticultural commodity, focusing on a specific origin or topic visualizing the market factors that are driving change.

Western Growers, which represents local and regional family farmers growing fresh produce in California, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico, reacted to the news of the inclusion of $4 billion in drought-relief funding for the Colorado River Basin in the Inflation Reduction Act. On Sunday, in an historic move, the U.S.

By Bryan Little As of this writing, one major wildfire-the McKinney Fire-was devouring vast acreage in Siskiyou County. Another, the Oak Fire, was nearing containment after exploding in Mariposa County as the second big fire near Yosemite in just two weeks. To a greater degree than ever, California's wildfire season overlaps with California agriculture's heaviest harvest periods.

(TNS) - As the McKinney fire grew to become California's largest of the season, leaving four people dead so far in Siskiyou County, members of Congress resigned that they could do nothing but hope: Hope that legislative expenditures mitigate future blazes; hope that laws in place help recovery; hope that funds allocated to agencies in charge are put to use.

A vegetation fire broke out in a rural part of Templeton Wednesday afternoon. The fire was reported in the area of Venice Rd. and Almond Dr. in Templeton at about 12:41 p.m. The fire quickly burned about 1/4 acre of grass and vineyards.

The following articles were printed from Santa Maria Sun [santamariasun.com] - Volume 23, Issue 24 The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has already responded to more than 4,900 incidents...

The American Farm Bureau Federation today submitted comments on USDA's proposed poultry marketing disclosure requirements. AFBF President Zippy Duvall remarked on the rulemaking under the Packers and Stockyards Act. "AFBF appreciates USDA's efforts to increase transparency in the poultry industry. A strong relationship between integrators and farmers is crucial to ensuring America's families have access to safe, affordable food.

Comment Period Open for 60 Days from Publication WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2022 - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) previewed the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) proposed rule in the Federal Register. With this publication, USDA proposes requirements for organic poultry and livestock living conditions, care, transport, and slaughter.

August 17th, 2022 1:00 PM at Castoro Cellars

Have you heard? We're going to be live and in-person at Castoro Cellars for our Grower Roundtable Discussions!  

This event is free for members and $30 for guests.

You are invited to share solutions to common wine grape farming issues and challenges at the IGGPRA Grower Roundtable Discussions. Growers and Industry Professionals will break out into small groups to share success stories and brainstorm best practices. Each topic will be moderated by an industry expert. You will not want to miss this practical and helpful afternoon! Come ask questions of your neighbors and farmers who are facing similar challenges.

Ken Warwick and Nigel Lythgoe were exhausted. The two "American Idol" producers had just wrapped up a stint in San Francisco, the last stop of a nationwide tour for the show's second season that saw them audition more than 40,000 hopeful singers.

The California Mid-State Fair of Paso Robles came back this year with a 40 percent increase in attendance compared to last year. Travel Paso, a non-profit who promotes tourism in the city, says as COVID-19 restrictions lift, the fair's success reflects a solid rebound in tourism dollars.

AgAlert

By Christine Souza

California farmers and ranchers affected by a third consecutive year of drought and related emergency curtailments of water deliveries have planted fewer acres, fallowed fields or reduced livestock herds to make it through the season.

The Paso Robles Groundwater Basin lost another 81,800 acre feet (AF) of water storage this spring compared to last spring-the fourth consecutive recorded decline in aquifer levels since 2020 and a continued sign of drought and overpumping, according to SLO County Groundwater Sustainability Director Blaine Reely.

With California expected to lose 10% of its water within 20 years, Newsom calls for urgent action "With California enduring a historic drought amplified by global warming, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday released a new plan to adapt to the state's hotter, drier future by capturing and storing more water, recycling more wastewater and desalinating...