Sales closing dates for several crop insurance programs are almost here. Please make sure to sign up, review, or change your crop policy before these dates have passed. January 31 is the last day to buy or change your policy for Apples, Cherries, ELS Cotton, Cotton, Cultivated Wild Rice(only Yolo & Sutter Counties), Stonefruit, . . . → Read More: Sales Closing Dates Near for Federal Crop Insurance Programs

The Environmental Health Division of Butte County Public Health (BCEH) is charged with the task of implementing the Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) locally. APSA is a recently passed state law which regulates the operation of aboveground storage tanks. BCEH understands there may be many questions about the new regulations and is offering a . . . → Read More: Aboveground Storage Tank Regulations

Alumni Social at the Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale

Friday, January 28, 2011 4pm – 7:30pm Tehama District Fairgrounds Cafeteria

Free Admission No-host Bar Sausage Tasting and other Refreshments Live and Silent Auctions (proceeds to benefit Chico State Ag Alumni Scholarships)

Sponsorships and donations are accepted. Please call (530)898-3737 for more information.

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A lot of growers have been asking the question recently about banding vs. spreading of sulfate of potash and muriate of potash fertilizers in almond, walnut and prune orchards to correct deficient potassium levels.  With the rising costs of this nutrient I think the question comes into play how to get the most out . . . → Read More: Potash: Spreading or Banding?