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Flesh-Eating Screwworms: Proof That Teamwork Can Beat a Pest

August 11, 2025 2:45 amAugust 11, 2025 2:46 am

In my work, I cover everything from construction and energy to farming and pest control. Most stories pass without surprise. But sometimes, I come across one that stops me cold. This one starts with a creature called the New World...

California Environmental Farming Act

August 7, 2022 8:19 amAugust 7, 2022 8:22 am

California has a number of formal acts in statute. Food and Agricultural Code Division 1, Part 1, Chapter 3, Article 8.5 provides the Cannella Environmental Farming Act of 1995, which is contained in Section 560 to 570. Article 8.5 was added...

Bill To ‘Combat Biodiversity and Climate Crises’ Fails in the Legislature, but Resurrected as Executive Order

October 7, 2020 2:59 pmOctober 8, 2020 4:16 pm

Two bills would have established new land, water, and ocean protection goals, including to protect 30 percent of the state’s land areas and water by 2030. Assembly Bill 3030, by Assembly Member Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), as well as AB...

Trophy Hunting, African Animal Product Importation Ban Bill To Be Heard In Assembly Committee

August 4, 2020 6:30 amAugust 3, 2020 8:53 pm

This week, the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife is due to have a hearing over a bill that would effectively end wildlife trafficking into California. A trophy hunt, wild animal importation ban Senate Bill 1175, authored by Senator...