CAPCA News
Legislative Report 2019
By George Soares Every year the California State Legislature has about nine months—roughly January to September—to conduct its business. Thousands of legislative proposals,... Read More
Hemp Production Similar to Tobbacco?
November 13, 2019, For full article, click HERE From Western Farm Press
Agri-Pulse: Ag Significant Contributor to California Economy
November 13, 2019 Agri-Pulse published on the 13th a graph of economic contributions to California’s Economy. Ag or “Working Landscapes” was 6.4% of the...
Long-Awaited Hemp Regulations Released by USDA
October 29, 2019, The USDA released their regulations for production and transportation for Hemp, fulfilling the 2018 Farm Bill requirements. For the full story,...
Med Fly Quarantine in San Bernardino County
October 17, 2019 A 93 square mile quarantine around Devore, San Bernardino County. For the full story and map of area, click HERE
Mexican fruit Fly Quarantine lifted for Los Angeles County
August 4, 2019 The CDFA announced that the Mexican fruit Fly has been eradicated from Los Angeles County. For more information on the eradication,...
Inevitable Arrival of Spotted Lantern Fly
Grape growers preparing for spotted lantern fly, which has created havoc on the East Coast and is likely headed west. Full Story from Western...
California Shows Decreased Use of Most-Hazardous Pesticides
June 11, 2019 The California Dept. of Pesticide Regulation released a statement today regarding the use of hazardous pesticide use for 2017. For the...
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine lifted for Sacramento and Yolo Counties
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has lifted the quarantine for the Oriental Fruit Fly. CDFA issued a release yesterday lifting the...
Chlorpyrifos Updates
On May 8th, the EPA was ordered to ban the use of Chlorpyrifos in California. It is important to note that during the process...