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An organic fertilizer known as Agro Gold WS has been contaminated with conventional herbicides, the California Department of Food and Agriculture said in issuing a quarantine order on the product.

Legislature punches in for a new year * Vaccine push hits the states * NMPF calls for DMC delay

Lawmakers dove straight into the Legislature’s top priorities by introducing several new bills.

At its annual meeting on Monday, the California Farm Bureau unveiled a new logo and new insights on state policy.

Broadband bills are back * Gaps linger on stimulus deal * Ag groups hope for priority as vaccine OK nears

Two bills are returning to the Legislature, proposing up to $1 billion for upgrading and expanding broadband in California.

Wines close, again * Draft Winery Order * Peterson’s parting climate shot * Support grows for stimulus deal

Soil health could save water * Benefits to recharging water on fallowed land * Hill leadership taking shape for ag * Gaping hole looms in farm income * More ag scientists needed

The Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley consortium is considering the thousands of acres of farmland to be fallowed under SGMA.

Improving soil health can increase California’s groundwater storage by about 10% overall.